Definition of CADENCY

cadency

Plural: cadencies

Noun

  • A rhythmic flow, especially in language or music.
  • a recurrent rhythmical series
  • Alternative form of cadence.
  • Any systematic way of distinguishing similar coats of arms belonging to members of the same family.

Examples

  • The CADENCY of his word choices showed a deep understanding of letter patterns.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin *cadentia.

Synonyms

cadence

Scrabble Score: 15

cadency: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cadency: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cadency: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

cadency: valid Words With Friends Word