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cadent

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Falling.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The 3rd, 6th, 9th and 12th houses in Astrology are considered cadent houses.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

marked by a rhythmical cadence

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the cadenced crunch of marching feet

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cadenced

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From the Latin cadens (“falling”), present active participle of cado (“to fall”).