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anapaestic

/ˌæn.əˈpiː.stɪk/

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adjective

/ˌæn.əˈpiː.stɪk/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, относящееся к анапестам (стихотворный размер) или состоящее из них. Редко используется в современном английском языке.

An obsolete adjective relating to or consisting of anapaests, a metrical foot in poetry. Rarely used in modern English.

  1. Metric foot in poetryC2formal

    Describes a metrical foot in poetry consisting of two unstressed syllables followed by one stressed syllable.

    ruАнапестический

    • The poem is written in anapaestic meter, giving it a lively, rolling rhythm.
    • Many limericks use an anapaestic structure.
    • The poet chose an anapaestic pattern to create a sense of speed and energy.

    Synonymsanapestic