rhythm
rhythm /ˈrɪðəm/
noun
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The basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
(
musical rhythm
, beat
, rhythm
)
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
The piece has a fast rhythm
the piece has a fast rhythm
The conductor set the beat
the conductor set the beat
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Recurring at regular intervals
(
regular recurrence
, rhythm
)
recurring at regular intervals
The rhythm of the music got everyone on the dance floor.
The rhythm of the music got everyone on the dance floor.
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Natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle)
(
calendar method
, calendar method of birth control
, rhythm method of birth control
, rhythm
, rhythm method
)
natural family planning in which ovulation is assumed to occur 14 days before the onset of a period (the fertile period would be assumed to extend from day 10 through day 18 of her cycle)
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The arrangement of spoken words alternating stressed and unstressed elements
(
speech rhythm
, rhythm
)
the arrangement of spoken words alternating stressed and unstressed elements
The rhythm of Frost's poetry
the rhythm of Frost's poetry
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An interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
(
rhythm
, round
, cycle
)
an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
The never-ending cycle of the seasons
the never-ending cycle of the seasons
family
family /ˈfæməli/
noun
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()
A social unit living together
(
home
, house
, menage
, family
, household
, ménage
)
a social unit living together
He moved his family to Virginia
he moved his family to Virginia
It was a good Christian household
It was a good Christian household
I waited until the whole house was asleep
I waited until the whole house was asleep
The teacher asked how many people made up his home
the teacher asked how many people made up his home
The family refused to accept his will
the family refused to accept his will
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()
Primary social group; parents and children
(
family unit
, family
)
primary social group; parents and children
He wanted to have a good job before starting a family
he wanted to have a good job before starting a family
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A collection of things sharing a common attribute
(
family
, class
, category
)
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
There are two classes of detergents
there are two classes of detergents
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People descended from a common ancestor
(
family line
, kinfolk
, kinsfolk
, family
, folk
, phratry
, sept
)
people descended from a common ancestor
His family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
his family has lived in Massachusetts since the Mayflower
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(biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera
(
family
)
(biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera
Sharks belong to the fish family
sharks belong to the fish family
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A person having kinship with another or others
(
kin
, kinsperson
, family
)
a person having kinship with another or others
He's kin
he's kin
He's family
he's family
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An association of people who share common beliefs or activities
(
family
, fellowship
)
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
The message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family
the message was addressed not just to employees but to every member of the company family
The church welcomed new members into its fellowship
the church welcomed new members into its fellowship
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A loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
(
crime syndicate
, family
, mob
, syndicate
)
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities