iambic
11iambic — n. 1. Iambus. 2. Iambic verse …
12iambic — adj. & n. Prosody adj. of or using iambuses. n. (usu. in pl.) iambic verse. Etymology: F iambique f. LL iambicus f. Gk iambikos (as IAMBUS) …
13Iambic trimeter — is a meter consisting of three iambic units per line.In Ancient Greek, iambic trimeter was a quantitative meter in which a line consisted of three iambic metra; and each metron consisted of two iambi. It was found in the spoken verses of tragedy… …
14Iambic pentameter — is a type of meter that is used in poetry and drama. It describes a particular rhythm that the words establish in each line. That rhythm is measured in small groups of syllables; these small groups of syllables are called feet . The word iambic… …
15iambic pentameter — noun A verse form comprising lines each of five feet, each foot containing two syllables, used in blank or heroic verse in English • • • Main Entry: ↑iambus iambic pentameter see under ↑iambus • • • Main Entry: ↑pentameter * * * iambic pentameter …
16Iambic tetrameter — is a meter in poetry. It refers to a line consisting of four iambic feet. The word tetrameter simply means that there are four feet in the line; iambic tetrameter is a line comprising four iambs. The Green Lantern oath (as well as the oaths for… …
17Iambic Productions — Limited is an independent television production company specializing in the fields of music, arts and drama founded by producer Chris Hunt in 1988. The company is part of production and distribution Group DCD Media since its acquisition by the… …
18iambic pentameter — UK / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms iambic pentameter : singular iambic pentameter plural iambic pentameters literature a common pattern used in English poetry, in which each line contains five iambs …
19iambic — adjective or noun see iamb …
20iambic — iambically, adv. /uy am bik/, adj. 1. Pros. a. pertaining to the iamb. b. consisting of or employing an iamb or iambs. 2. Gk. Lit. noting or pertaining to satirical poetry written in iambs. n. 3. Pros. a. an iamb. b. Usually, iambics. a verse or… …
