hypermeter
nounEtymology From hyper- + meter.
1
A hypercatalectic line, i.e. with two syllables beyond the metrum.
2
A period with a redundant syllable.
- Derived terms
- hypermetric, hypermetrical
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From hyper- + meter.
A hypercatalectic line, i.e. with two syllables beyond the metrum.
A period with a redundant syllable.
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