Sexameter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sexameter is a noun meaning (rare) Synonym of hexameter.
Meaning
(rare) Synonym of hexameter.
Example Sentences
Verses 15–16, where the first sexameter is repeated, add:[…]
I put my whole soul into the work and almost lived on quartameters, pentameters, sexameters, etc.
The poem which is written in sexameters, is an invocation to the Redeemer and the Blessed Virgin Mary, and in it the pope solemnly bids farewell to all Christians.
Our temptation was to treat the subject in an appropriate lyric manner, but Mr. Orpheus Nutt claimed first chance, and is now working on an ode of welcome, in dactylic sexameters.
Word Forms
- sexameters
Synonyms for sexameter
Depending on context, synonyms include hexameter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sexahedron, hexaple, hexaplicate, penthemim, multisyllable, sechsbein.
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