anapestic

== English == === Alternative forms === anapaestic (UK) anapestick (obsolete) === Etymology === From Latin anapaesticus. By surface analysis, anapest +‎ -ic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌæ.nəˈpiː.stɪk/ === Adjective === anapestic (comparative more anapestic, superlative most anapestic) Of, relating to, or composed of, anapests. Of, or relating to, one of the distinct beats in a (human) heartbeat pattern. Of, or relating to, a rhythmic pattern used in certain forms of poetry; see also limeric or limerick. Of, or relating to, certain beats in specific types of drum rhythms, e.g. specific beats within the part played by the "surdo" drum. ==== Translations ==== === Noun === anapestic (plural anapestics) A verse that contains anapestic feet. === References === === Anagrams === Capetians, antapices, anti-space, antispace, captaines == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French anapestique, from Latin anapaesticus. === Adjective === anapestic m or n (feminine singular anapestică, masculine plural anapestici, feminine/neuter plural anapestice) anapestic ==== Declension ====