ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hypermeter

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hypermeter is a noun meaning A hypercatalectic line, i.e. with two syllables beyond the metrum.

Meaning

A hypercatalectic line, i.e. with two syllables beyond the metrum.

More Meanings

  1. A period with a redundant syllable.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hyperdissyllable, hexametrist, hemistich, hyperbeat, hyperform, heteroclite.

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