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
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"octameter catalectic"
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Words that rhyme with catalectic
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does catalectic mean?
- (verse) metrically incomplete; especially lacking one or more syllables in the final metrical foot (prosody) a line of verse that lacks a syllable in the last metrical foot
- What part of speech is catalectic?
- Catalectic is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does catalectic have?
- Catalectic has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).