Definitions for cadentˈkeɪd nt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ca•dentˈkeɪd nt(adj.)
having cadence.
Archaic. falling.
Category: Status (usage)
Origin of cadent:
1580–90; < L cadent-, s. of cadēns, prp. of cadere to fall
Princeton's WordNet
cadenced, cadent(adj)
marked by a rhythmical cadence
"the cadenced crunch of marching feet"
Wiktionary
cadent(Adjective)
Falling.
The 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th houses in Astrology are considered cadent houses.
Webster Dictionary
Cadent(adj)
falling
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