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hypermetric

(hī′pər me′trik)

adjective

having an extra syllable or syllables

also hypermetrical

Origin: < Gr hypermetros, beyond measure: see hyper- & metric

noun

a hypermetric line of verse

See hypermetric in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having one or more syllables in addition to those found in a standard metrical unit or line of verse.
Being one of these additional syllables.

Related Forms:

hy·perˈme·ter (hī-pûrˈmĭ-tər) noun

hyˌper·metˈri·cal adjective

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