English Explanatory Dictionary

cretic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Using or relating to a metrical pattern of poetry where each foot is composed of three syllables, the first and third of which are stressed and the second is unstressed. This pattern is very rare in English poetry.
noun
  1. A verse of this kind.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹiː.tɪk/

Word forms

cretic cretick creticke cretics

Etymology

From Latin creticus, "of Crete, Cretan", from Latin Creta, "Crete".

Synonyms

amphimacer
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