syncopated /ˈsɪnkəpeɪtɪd/ adjective2 •of a rhythm, modified by syncopationAt one point, her spidery abstractions gave way to a series of abruptly syncopated hits, like a deranged allusion to the Thelonious Monk tune “Evidence.” — 2015 •of a word, shortened by syncope formsmore syncopated · most syncopated