oxytonical

/ɒksɪtɒnɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by an oxytone, or a word that ends in a syllable with the stress

“The poet’s use of oxytonical language in her latest collection has garnered critical acclaim.”

2. noun

a word that ends in a syllable with the stress, especially in ancient Greek

“In linguistics class, the professor discussed the characteristics of oxytonical words in ancient Greek poetry.”

Synonyms

  • oxytone
  • stressful

Antonyms

  • atactic
  • stressless