dochmiacal

dɒkmiˈækəl

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to a type of metre in ancient Greek poetry, characterized by alternate iambic and trochaic feet

“The poet’s use of dochmiacal meter added a unique rhythm to the poem.”

2. noun

a line of verse in dochmiac meter

“The ancient Greek poet wrote several dochmiacal lines that have been lost to time.”

Synonyms

  • iambic
  • metre
  • trochaic
  • verse

Antonyms

  • free verse
  • prose