iambic
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i·am·bic
(ī-ăm′bĭk)adj.
Consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance: iambic pentameter.
n.
1. An iamb.
2. often iambics A verse, stanza, or poem written in iambs.
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iambic
(aɪˈæmbɪk) prosodyadj
1. (Poetry) of, relating to, consisting of, or using an iamb or iambs
2. (Poetry) (in Greek literature) denoting a type of satirical verse written in iambs
n
3. (Poetry) a metrical foot, line, or stanza of verse consisting of iambs
4. (Poetry) a type of ancient Greek satirical verse written in iambs
iˈambically adv
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i•am•bic
(aɪˈæm bɪk)adj.
1. pertaining to, consisting of, or employing iambs.
2. of or designating Greek satirical poetry written in iambs.
n. 3.
a. an iamb.
b. Usu., iambics. a verse or poem consisting of iambs.
4. a satirical Greek poem in this meter.
[1565–75; < Latin < Greek]
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iambic
A metrical foot of two syllables with the second accented.
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Noun | 1. | iambic - a verse line consisting of iambs verse line, verse - a line of metrical text |
Adj. | 1. | iambic - of or consisting of iambs; "iambic pentameter" |
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