Wordiyorhythm
Greekmeasured flow, movement, symmetry
Variants
rhythmrhyth
About This Root
From Greek rhythmós (measured flow, movement, time), related to rheîn (to flow). In English, rhythm and rhythmic describe regular patterns in music, speech, and nature. Arrhythmic (without rhythm) is used medically for irregular heartbeats. The Greek concept linked flowing water to the measured beat of music and poetry.