systaltic
Meanings
adj
- Capable of, or taking place by, alternate contraction and dilatation.
- In Ancient Greek music: having a depressing influence.
Word forms
Etymology
From Latin systalticus (“drawing together”), from Ancient Greek συσταλτικός (sustaltikós), from συστέλλω (sustéllō). Compare systole.
Derived words
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