Catalectic Definition & Meaning
catalectic
- adjective
- (verse) metrically incomplete; especially lacking one or more syllables in the final metrical foot
- noun
- (prosody) a line of verse that lacks a syllable in the last metrical foot
"Catalectic" in song lyrics
See how catalectic is used in real songs:
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"octameter catalectic"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with catalectic
Usage tips for "catalectic"
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