mora Meaning & Definition
What Does Mora Mean?
Mora is used as a noun meaning the minimal unit of measure in quantitative verse equivalent to the time of an average short syllable.
Mora: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmȯr-ə/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | ribaldo |
| Plural | morae |
| First known use | 1832 |
Mora Definition (Noun)
- the minimal unit of measure in quantitative verse equivalent to the time of an average short syllable
Synonyms of Mora
Mora synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
mo·rae
mo·ras
mora
morae
moras
mora (plural morae or moras)
mora (plural moras)
mora (uncountable)
mora (plural morai)
Words That Rhyme With Mora
Origin of Mora
Origin 1: Latin, delay; akin to Old Irish maraid it lasts
Origin 2: Learned borrowing from Latin mora (“duration of time, delay”).
Origin 3: From New Latin from a botanical name, from Tupi moira-tinga and/or Arawak mora.
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Origin 5: Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek μόρᾱ (mórā).
First Known Use
1832
Pronouncing Mora
Mora is pronounced /ˈmȯr-ə/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mȯr).
Common Questions About Mora
What part of speech is mora?
Mora is a noun.
What is another word for mora?
Close synonyms of mora are ribaldo. See the full list of mora synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mora?
The plural of mora is morae.