hypermeter

noun — 2 senses

hypermeter

noun

Etymology 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

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