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Definition of Metre
1. Noun. The basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards).
Generic synonyms: Metric Linear Unit
Terms within: Decimeter, Decimetre, Dm
Group relationships: Dam, Decameter, Decametre, Dekameter, Dekametre, Dkm
Derivative terms: Metric, Metrical, Metrical
2. Noun. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse.
Category relationships: Metrics, Prosody
Generic synonyms: Poetic Rhythm, Prosody, Rhythmic Pattern
Specialized synonyms: Catalexis, Scansion, Common Measure, Common Meter, Foot, Metrical Foot, Metrical Unit
Derivative terms: Metrical, Metrical
3. Noun. Rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration.
Definition of Metre
1. n. See Meter.
Definition of Metre
1. Noun. The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités). It is equal to (frac 39 47 127) (approximately 39.37) imperial inches. ¹
2. Verb. (British rare) (alternative spelling of meter) ¹
3. Noun. The rhythm or measure in verse and musical composition. ¹
4. Verb. (poetry music) To put into metrical form. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Metre
1. to meter [v -TRED, -TRING, -TRES] - See also: meter
Medical Definition of Metre
1. 1. Rhythmical arrangement of syllables or words into verses, stanzas, strophes, etc.; poetical measure, depending on number, quantity, and accent of syllables; rhythm; measure; verse; also, any specific rhythmical arrangements; as, the Horatian meters; a dactylic meter. "The only strict antithesis to prose is meter." (Wordsworth) 2. A measure of length, equal to 39.37 English inches, the standard of linear measure in the metric system of weights and measures. It was intended to be, and is very nearly, the ten millionth part of the distance from the equator to the north pole, as ascertained by actual measurement of an arc of a meridian. See Metric system, under Metric. Origin: OE. Metre, F. Metre, L. Metrum, fr. Gr.; akin to Skr. Ma to measure. See Mete to measure. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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