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CHORDAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does chordal mean?
• CHORDAL (adjective)
The adjective CHORDAL has 1 sense:
1. relating to or consisting of or emphasizing chords
Familiarity information: CHORDAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or consisting of or emphasizing chords
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
chordal rather than contrapuntal music
Pertainym:
chord (a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together)
Derivation:
chord (a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together)
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