acatalectic Meaning & Definition
/ˌeɪˌkæt.əˈlɛk.tɪk/
What Does Acatalectic Mean?
Acatalectic is used as an adjective meaning Designating a line of verse having the required number of syllables in the last foot. As a noun, it means A verse which has the complete number of feet and syllables.
Word Facts for Acatalectic
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌeɪˌkæt.əˈlɛk.tɪk/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Antonyms | catalectic and hypercatalectic |
| Plural | acatalectics |
Acatalectic Definition (Adjective)
- Designating a line of verse having the required number of syllables in the last foot
Acatalectic as a Noun
- A verse which has the complete number of feet and syllables
Synonyms of Acatalectic
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Acatalectic synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Acatalectic
Word Forms & Grammar
acatalectic (not comparable)
acatalectic (plural acatalectics)
Origin of Acatalectic
From Late Latin acatalēcticus, from Ancient Greek ἀκατάληκτος (akatálēktos, “leaving off”).
How Do You Say Acatalectic?
Acatalectic is pronounced /ˌeɪˌkæt.əˈlɛk.tɪk/ and has 5 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (lɛk).
Acatalectic: Your Questions Answered
Is acatalectic an adjective or a noun?
Acatalectic is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the opposite of acatalectic?
The opposite of acatalectic can be expressed with words like catalectic and hypercatalectic.
What is the plural of acatalectic?
The plural of acatalectic is acatalectics.