Cretic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹiː.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cretic is an adjective meaning A verse of this kind.
Meaning
A verse of this kind.
More Meanings
- Using or relating to a metrical pattern of poetry where each foot is composed of three syllables, the first and third of which are stressed and the second is unstressed. This pattern is very rare in English poetry.
Example Sentences
The foote of a verſe, is a meaſure of two ſillables, or of three, diſtinguiſhed by time which is eyther long or ſhort. […] A ſoote^([sic]) of 3. ſillables in like ſorte is either ſimple or myxt. […] The mixt is of 6. diuers ſortes, […] 5. Creticus of a long, a ſhort, and a long, ﹘⏑﹘ daungerous.
Word Forms
- cretick
- creticke
- cretics
Synonyms for cretic
Depending on context, synonyms include amphimacer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include catalectic, cadenced, choric, catoecic, criterional, crocketted.
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