cadent

(-'nt)

adjective

  1. Archaic falling
  2. having cadence

See cadent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Having cadence or rhythm.
  2. Archaic Falling, as water or tears.

Origin:

Origin: Latin cadēns, cadent-

Origin: , present participle of cadere, to fall; see kad- in Indo-European roots

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