anapest

/ˈæ.nə.piːst/
noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

In qualitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, the first two unstressed and the last one stressed.

2

In quantitative meter, a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, two short, then one long.

3

A fragment, phrase or line of poetry or verse using this meter.

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