amphibrachic

/æmˈfɪbrəkɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to a metrical foot consisting of two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable.

“The poet specialized in writing amphibrachic verses.”

2. noun

A metrical foot consisting of two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable.

“The amphibrachic rhythm added a unique touch to the song.”

3. noun

In prosody, a type of foot in a verse.

“The poem primarily consists of iambic and amphibrachic feet.”

Synonyms

  • dimeter
  • hemibrach

Antonyms

  • monometer
  • trimeter