acroteleutic
|ac-ro-te-leu-tic|
C2
/ˌækrəˈtɛljuːtɪk/
end of a verse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acroteleutic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akroteleutikos,' where 'akro-' meant 'end' and 'teleutē' meant 'completion.'
Historical Evolution
'akroteleutikos' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'acroteleuticus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acroteleutic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'completion of a verse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the last word or phrase of a verse or stanza.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the last word or phrase of a verse or stanza, especially in a hymn or psalm.
The acroteleutic of the hymn was particularly moving.
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Last updated: 2025/04/29 02:36