Catalexis Definition

kătl-ĕksĭs
catalexes
noun
The absence of one or more syllables in a line of verse, especially in the last foot.
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Other Word Forms of Catalexis

Noun

Singular:
catalexis
Plural:
catalexes

Origin of Catalexis

  • Greek katalēxis from katalēgein to leave off catalectic

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

CCACAT

Words Ending With

SISXIS

Unscrambles

catalexis

Words Starting With C and Ending With S

Starts With C & Ends With SStarts With CA & Ends With SStarts With C & Ends With IS

Word Length

9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With C9 Letter Words Ending With S