caesuric

/seɪˈzʊərɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to a caesura, a pause or break in a line of verse

“The poet used a caesuric rhythm to emphasize the emotions in her poem.”

2. noun

a caesura, a pause or break in a line of verse

“The poet noticed a caesuric in her poem’s rhythm.”

Synonyms

  • disruptive
  • interruptive
  • pausal

Antonyms

  • continuous
  • flowing
  • unbroken