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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

anapestic

/ˌænəˈpɛstɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does anapestic mean?

adjective

A type of meter in poetry, characterized by an unstressed syllable followed by two stressed syllables. In music, a rhythmic pattern of three unstressed syllables.

Example

"The poet's use of anapestic meter created a lively, energetic atmosphere in the poem."

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