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Meaning of
anapestic
in English
anapestic
us
/əˈnæp.stɪk/
uk
/əˈnæp.stɪk/
#uncommon
Definitions
Adjective
characterizing
a
specific
poetic
pattern
The
poem
follows
an
anapestic
pattern
with
two
unstressed
syllables
.
relating
to
anapestic
rhythm
;
poetic
meter
An
anapestic
rhythm
is
commonly
used
in
lighthearted
musical
compositions
.
Noun
a
verse
with
anapestic
feet
The
playwright
used
anapestic
verses
to
create
a
sense
of
urgency
.
