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unmetrical

/ˌʌnmɛtˈrɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does unmetrical mean?

adjective

Not having a regular or rhythmic meter; not metrical. Used especially of poetry or music.

Example

"The poet's unmetrical verse was a deliberate choice to convey the natural speech rhythms of the characters."

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