tetraseme

/tɛˈtræsiːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of four words or phrases that together form a unit of meaning, especially in poetry or music.

“The poet used a tetraseme to convey the idea of love, loss, and longing in her verse.”

Synonyms

  • quaternary
  • tetrad

Antonyms

  • monopheme
  • monoseme