acroatic

/ækroʊˈætɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling an acroatic poem, in which the last words of each line form a phrase or sentence

“The poet’s use of acroatic lines added a new layer of depth to the poem.”

2. noun

a poem or verse in which the last words of each line form a phrase or sentence

“The professor analyzed the acroatic structure of the ancient Greek poem.”

Synonyms

  • acrostic

Antonyms

  • prose