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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dactyl

/dæk.təl/ noun · British & US
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What does dactyl mean?

noun

A dactyl is a foot in poetry consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables. It is a type of meter used in verse.

Example

"The poet's use of dactyl created a sense of rhythm and flow in the narrative."

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