adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having or relating to any syllables that are in a line beyond what the meter calls for. not-comparable
2. 2
   Larger than normally measured. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

hypermetricalhypermetrical

Etymology

From hyper- + metric.

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