anapestic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌæ.nəˈpiː.stɪk/
Etymology
From Latin anapaesticus. By surface analysis, anapest + -ic.
Meanings
- Of, relating to, or composed of, anapests.
- Of, or relating to, one of the distinct beats in a (human) heartbeat pattern.
- Of, or relating to, a rhythmic pattern used in certain forms of poetry; see also limeric or limerick.
- Of, or relating to, certain beats in specific types of drum rhythms, e.g. specific beats within the part played by the "surdo" drum.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more anapestic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| anapestick | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic | |
| anapaestic | UK, alternative | lexicographic | |
| most anapestic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (8)
el αναπαιστικός (of, relating to, or composed of, anapests) · it anapestico (of, relating to, or composed of, anapests) · fr anapestique (of, relating to, or composed of, anapests) · pt anapéstico (of, relating to, or composed of, anapests) · pl anapestyczny (of, relating to, or composed of, anapests) · la anapaestus (of, relating to, or composed of, anapests) · la anapaesticus (of, relating to, or composed of, anapests) · es anapéstico (of, relating to, or composed of, anapests)