English dictionary
iambic
/aI/'/&/mb/I/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or consisting of iambs
ExamplesIambic pentameter.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Consisting of a short syllable followed by a long one, or of an unaccented syllable followed by an accented; as, an <i>iambic</i> foot.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a verse line consisting of iambs
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An iambic foot; an iambus.
Source: webster1913