cadent

cadent
adjective Etymology: Latin cadent-, cadens, present participle of cadere Date: 1605 1. archaic being in the process of falling <
with cadent tears fret channels in her cheeks — Shakespeare
>
2. having rhythmic cadence <
his cadent voice
>

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