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/ˈɹæɡˌtaɪm/ · noun
(music, uncountable) A musical form having a rhythm characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment..
Use ragtime when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Ragtime means (music, uncountable) A musical form having a rhythm characterized by strong syncopation in the melody with a regularly accented accompaniment..
Common synonyms include rag.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use ragtime where its definition matches the intended context.
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