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Definitions for spondaic
spɒnˈdeɪ ɪksponda·ic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. spondaicadjective

    of or consisting of spondees

    "spondaic hexameter"

Wiktionary

  1. spondaicadjective

    Having or relating to spondees.

  2. Etymology: spondaicus, spondiacus,.

Wikipedia

  1. spondaic

    A spondee (Latin: spondeus) is a metrical foot consisting of two long syllables, as determined by syllable weight in classical meters, or two stressed syllables in modern meters. The word comes from the Greek σπονδή, spondḗ, 'libation'.

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  1. spondaic

    Spondaic refers to a metrical foot in poetry consisting of two long or stressed syllables. It is a rhythmic pattern in Greek or Latin poetry where two stressed syllables form the basic unit of measurement. In English poetry, spondaic is less common but can be used to create a solemn or serious tone.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Spondaicadjective

    alt. of Spondaical

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  2. spadonic

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of spondaic in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of spondaic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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