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anapest

 

[ หŒรฆnษ™หˆpษ›st ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

poetry structure

An anapest is a metrical foot in poetry that consists of two short syllables followed by one long syllable. This pattern is typical in many lyrical compositions and is often used to create a rhythmic effect. Anapestic meter can add a playful or dynamic quality to verses, making it a popular choice among poets. The use of anapests can be found in various forms of poetry, including humorous and nursery rhymes.

Synonyms

anapestic foot

Examples of usage

  • Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house.
  • With the wind in the willows, and the leaves of the trees.
  • I must finish my homework before the sun sets.
  • I canโ€™t wait to go hiking this weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "anapest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anapeste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเคพเคชเฅ‡เคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anapรคst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anapest

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะฐะฟะตัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anapest

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒŠใƒšใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anapeste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anapesto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anapest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋‚˜ํŽ˜์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุงูุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anapest

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anapest

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ้‡้Ÿณ้Ÿณๆญฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anapest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ anapest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐะฟะตัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒแƒžแƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anapest

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anapesto

Etymology

The term 'anapest' originates from the Greek word 'anaptesis', with 'ana-' meaning 'back' and 'pฤ“st' meaning 'to strike', reflecting the reversal of the typical stress pattern found in other metrical feet. In its early usage, the concept was defined in the context of Greek dramatic poetry but later became a staple in English verse during the 18th and 19th centuries. Notably, poets such as Lord Byron favored the anapest for its ability to enhance the liveliness of meter in works like 'Don Juan'. Through the years, anapestic meter has been embraced across various literary forms, establishing itself as a key component of lyrical and whimsical writing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,509, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.