antimetrical

/ˌæntɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Lacking rhythm or meter; irregular in rhythm.

“The poet’s antimetrical verse was a deliberate attempt to defy traditional poetic forms.”

2. noun

A rhythm or meter that is deliberately irregular or lacking.

“The musician’s use of antimetrical rhythms added a unique element to the composition.”

3. noun

A poem or verse that is deliberately irregular or lacking in rhythm or meter.

“The poet’s antimetrical poem was a challenge to the traditional notions of poetry.”

Synonyms

  • irregular
  • unmetrical

Antonyms

  • metrical
  • rhythmic