Hypercatalexis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypercatalexis is a noun meaning (poetry) The addition of one or two syllables to the last foot of a verse.
Meaning
(poetry) The addition of one or two syllables to the last foot of a verse.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acatalexis, antepenultima, proceleusmatic, accent, hyperatticism, anceps.
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