Definition

The quality or state of having a regular pattern or beat.

Example

The rhythmicity of the music made everyone want to dance.

Conversation

I really enjoy music that has a strong sense of rhythmicity.

Me too! It makes you want to move and dance.

Exactly! I think it adds so much energy to a song.

Definitely! Without that rhythmicity, it just feels flat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rhythmicity is formed from "rhythm" (from Greek "rhythmos", meaning measured flow or movement) and the suffix "-icity" (from Latin "-icitas", meaning quality or state of). The word refers to the quality or state of having rhythm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rhythm' as a measured flow, and '-icity' as indicating a quality. This helps you remember that 'rhythmicity' means the quality of having rhythm.

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