caesural

/ˈsiːzərəl/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to a pause or break in a line of verse, especially in classical poetry.

“The poet’s use of caesural pauses created a sense of drama and tension in the poem.”

2. adjective

interrupting or dividing something, especially a line or verse.

“The caesural line in the poem marked the transition from one theme to another.”

Synonyms

  • divisive
  • interruptive
  • pausal

Antonyms

  • continuous
  • unbroken