CATALECTICS

Noun

catalectics

plural of catalectic

Source: Wiktionary


CATALECTIC

Cat`a*lec"tic, a. Etym: [L. catalecticus, Gr.

1. (Pros.)

Definition: Wanting a syllable at the end, or terminating in an imperfect foot; as, a catalectic verse.

2. (Photog. & Chem.)

Definition: Incomplete; partial; not affecting the whole of a substance. Abney.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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