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Brachycatalectic

Brachˊy-catˊa-lec′tic

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK];
βραχύσ
short + [GREEK] to leave off; cf. [GREEK] incomplete.]
(Gr. & Last. Pros.)
A verse wanting two syllables at its termination.

Definition 2024


brachycatalectic

brachycatalectic

English

Noun

brachycatalectic (plural brachycatalectics)

  1. (poetry) A verse that is two syllables short.