Meaning of the word dactyl in English
What does dactyl mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dactyl
US /ˈdæk.tɪl/
UK /ˈdæk.tɪl/
Noun
a metrical foot consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables
Example:
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The poem was written primarily in dactyls.
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Each line of the epic contained several dactyls, giving it a flowing rhythm.