What does hypermeter mean?
Definitions for hypermeter
haɪˈpɜr mɪ tərhy·per·me·ter
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Wiktionary
hypermeternoun
A hypercatalectic line, i.e. with two syllabes beyond the metrum.
hypermeternoun
A period with a redundant syllable.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Hypermeternoun
Any thing greater than the standard requires.
Etymology: ὑϖεϱ and μέτϱον.
When a man rises beyond six foot, he is an hypermeter, and may be admitted into the tall club. Joseph Addison, Guardian.
Webster Dictionary
Hypermeternoun
a verse which has a redundant syllable or foot; a hypercatalectic verse
Hypermeternoun
hence, anything exceeding the ordinary standard
Etymology: [Gr. beyond all measure; "ype`r over, beyond + measure: cf. F. hypermtre.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of hypermeter in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of hypermeter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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