English Explanatory Dictionary

hypermeter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hypercatalectic line, i.e. with two syllables beyond the metrum.
  2. A period with a redundant syllable.

Word forms

hypermeter hypermeters

Etymology

From hyper- + meter.

Derived words

hypermetric hypermetrical
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