adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of the elevation of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word, usually the part of the word or phrase upon which the stress or accent falls. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of the part of the metrical foot upon which such an elevation falls. not-comparable

Etymology

From arsis + -ic.

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