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Pentameter vs Pentametric - What's the difference?

pentameter | pentametric |

As a noun pentameter

is (poetry) a line in a poem having five metrical feet.

As an adjective pentametric is

relating to or exhibiting pentameter.

pentameter

English

Alternative forms

* pentametre

Noun

(en noun)
  • (poetry) A line in a poem having five metrical feet.
  • (poetry) Poetic metre in which each line has five feet.

    • Derived terms

    * iambic pentameter

    Related terms

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    See also

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    pentametric

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Relating to or exhibiting pentameter.