iambus
iambus · iambuses · iambi
Synonym of iambSynonym of iamb.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of iamb.
More definitions
- a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed syllables
Origin
Borrowed from Latin ïambus (“a certain poetic meter”), from Ancient Greek ἴαμβος (íambos).Borrowed from Latin ïambus (“a certain poetic meter”), from Ancient Greek ἴαμβος (íambos).
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Forms
plural: iambuses / iambiSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelateddiiambus
Derivedchoriambus
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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