Definition and Synonyms for Metre

Definition of Metre

1. The basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) Noun
2. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse Noun
3. Rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration Noun

metrical
Adjective
derivation
1
1. based on the meter as a standard of measurement
britain
Noun
domain region
2
1. a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
2. a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
canada
Noun
domain region
2
1. a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
2. a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
metrical
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
metric
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. the rhythmic arrangement of syllables

Words Rhyme with metre

Etymology for metre