Arhythmical

/eɪˈrɪðmɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Variant form meaning lacking rhythm or regularity; characterized by irregularity or erratic patterns.

Etymology

An alternative adjectival form of the Greek-derived 'arhythmic,' using the suffix '-ical' instead of '-ic,' more common in medical and technical writing.

Kelly Says

English loves giving us multiple ways to say the same thing—'arhythmic' and 'arhythmical' mean the same thing, but doctors prefer 'arhythmical' in formal medical literature!

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