What does iambic mean?
Relating to or characterized by an iambic meter, in which each foot consists of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable. Used to describe a rhythmic pattern in poetry or music.
Example
"The poet's use of iambic pentameter created a sense of steady rhythm throughout the verse."
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