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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dactylic

/dækˈtɪlɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does dactylic mean?

adjective

Having a rhythm in which each foot consists of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables. Characterized by a strong emphasis on every second syllable.

Example

"The poet's use of dactylic meter created a sense of urgency in the narrative."

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