Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
octosyllabic
Adjective
/ˌɒk.təˈsɪ.lə.bɪk/
Definition
Relating to a verse or line of poetry that contains eight syllables.
Examples
- Shakespeare often experimented with octosyllabic lines in his plays.
- The poem featured an octosyllabic structure that gave it a rhythmic flow.
- Many traditional ballads are written in octosyllabic verse.
Meaning
Octosyllabic is often used to describe a specific type of poetic meter where each line consists of eight syllables.
Synonyms
- eight-syllable
- octo-syllabic
- (none commonly used)
