English dictionary

hypercatalectic

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

(verse) having an extra syllable or syllables at the end of a metrically complete verse or in a metrical foot

adj.all

Antonyms catalectic

Source: WordNet 3.0
Having a syllable or two beyond measure; as, a <i>hypercatalectic</i> verse.

adjective

Source: webster1913

(prosody) a line of poetry having an extra syllable or syllables at the end of the last metrical foot

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0