hypermetric
adjEtymology From hyper- + metric.
1
Having or relating to any syllables that are in a line beyond what the meter calls for.
2
Larger than normally measured.
- Synonyms
- hypermetrical
- Related terms
- hypermeter, hypometric
adj — 2 senses
Etymology From hyper- + metric.
Having or relating to any syllables that are in a line beyond what the meter calls for.
Larger than normally measured.
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