acatalectic

[ ey-kat-l-ek-tik ]

adjective

1. not catalectic; complete.

noun

1. a verse having the complete number of syllables in the last foot.

acatalectic

/ æˌkætəˈlɛktɪk /

adjective

1. having the necessary number of feet or syllables, esp having a complete final foot

noun

1. a verse having the full number of syllables

Word History and Origins

Origin of acatalectic¹

From the Late Latin word acatalēcticus, dating back to 1580–90. See a- ⁶, catalectic

Word History and Origins

Origin of acatalectic¹

C16: via Late Latin from Greek akatalēktikos. See a- ¹, catalectic

Example Sentences

Acatalectic, a-kat-a-lek′tik, adj. having the complete number of syllables as a verse: without defect.

From Project Gutenberg

Corresponding short trochaic lines result from the acatalectic trochaic tetrameter broken by leonine or inserted rhyme.

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