amphimacer
|am-phi-ma-cer|
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/ˈæm.fɪˌmeɪ.sər/
metrical foot
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphimacer' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphimakros,' where 'amphi-' meant 'on both sides' and 'makros' meant 'long.'
Historical Evolution
'amphimakros' transformed into the Latin word 'amphimacrus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amphimacer.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a long syllable on both sides,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a metrical foot consisting of a stressed syllable between two unstressed syllables.
In classical poetry, an amphimacer is used to create a specific rhythmic effect.
Synonyms
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