adjective
- lacking a regular, steady rhythm or beat; characterized by irregular or uneven timing
- relating to or affected by arrhythmia, an abnormal heartbeat
Usage: commonly used in medical and musical contexts
Usage: medical term
Examples
- The patient's arrhythmic heartbeat required immediate medical attention.
- The jazz piece featured an arrhythmic drum pattern that challenged the musicians.
- His arrhythmic breathing suggested he was struggling with anxiety.
- The composer deliberately used arrhythmic elements to create tension in the symphony.
- Doctors detected an arrhythmic pulse during the routine checkup.
- The arrhythmic clapping of the audience showed their confusion about the performance.