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octameter

/ɒkˈtæm.ɪ.tər/

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noun

/ɒkˈtæm.ɪ.tər/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее стихотворную строку, состоящую из восьми метрических стоп, обычно используемую в поэзии или стиховедении.

A noun referring to a line of verse consisting of eight metrical feet, typically used in poetry or prosody.

  1. Verse line with eight metrical feetC2formal

    A line of poetry consisting of eight metrical feet, often used in classical or formal verse.

    ruВосьмистопный стих

    • The poet experimented with octameter in his latest epic.
    • An octameter line can create a rhythmic, flowing effect.
    • She studied the use of octameter in ancient Greek poetry.
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