(prosody) a line of verse that lacks a syllable in the last metrical foot
Used in a Sentence
catalectic
How to use catalectic in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for catalectic.
Editorial note
Someone stole the catalectic converter off my 2008 Prius last week, a part whose street value is only worth ~$100 and that requires equipment and professional-level skill to steal, likely by someone whose day job generates $70-90/hr. Gotta be pretty damn desperate to risk a felony for a little over an hour's wages, especially when that theft requires actual work.
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Quick take
(prosody) a line of verse that lacks a syllable in the last metrical foot
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of catalectic gathered in one view.
(verse) metrically incomplete; especially lacking one or more syllables in the final metrical foot
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for catalectic.
noun
(prosody) a line of verse that lacks a syllable in the last metrical foot
adjective
(verse) metrically incomplete; especially lacking one or more syllables in the final metrical foot
Example sentences
Someone stole the catalectic converter off my 2008 Prius last week, a part whose street value is only worth ~$100 and that requires equipment and professional-level skill to steal, likely by someone whose day job generates $70-90/hr. Gotta be pretty damn desperate to risk a felony for a little over an hour's wages, especially when that theft requires actual work.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use catalectic in a sentence?
Someone stole the catalectic converter off my 2008 Prius last week, a part whose street value is only worth ~$100 and that requires equipment and professional-level skill to steal, likely by someone whose day job generates $70-90/hr. Gotta be pretty damn desperate to risk a felony for a little over an hour's wages, especially when that theft requires actual work.
What does catalectic mean?
(prosody) a line of verse that lacks a syllable in the last metrical foot
What part of speech is catalectic?
catalectic is commonly used as noun, adjective.