What is another word for Hexametrical?

Pronunciation: [hˌɛksɐmˈɛtɹɪkə͡l] (IPA)

Hexametrical is a term that represents six feet in a line of verse. It describes the specific syllable pattern that is prominent in epic poetry, where the first four feet contain either a dactyl (heavy, light, light) or spondee (heavy, heavy) followed by two more feet, which can be any type. Synonyms for hexametrical include sestameter, as it has six feet, and Alexandrine, a form of French poetry invented by Alexandrine de Boulogne. Other related words are hexahemeron, which means six-day creation, and hexapody, which is a six-footed creature. In general, hexametrical refers to complex verse forms with a precise pattern of syllables and rhythmic pattern.

What are the hypernyms for Hexametrical?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    metre, verse, Style of writing, poetic structure.

Usage examples for Hexametrical

Still, some day I don't despair to gain an enterprising Sosius; for my literal and Hexametrical translation is almost what Carthusians used to call "a crib," and perhaps some day the School Board or their organ, Mr. Joseph Hughes's Practical Teacher, may adopt my version.
"My Life as an Author"
Martin Farquhar Tupper

Related words: hexameters, heptametric, hexametrical poetry, heptametric, hexametrical verse, hexametrical meter, hexameter, heptameter

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