hendecasyllable

Meanings

• Noun

  A word or phrase consisting of ten syllables.

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Variants

List of all variants of hendecasyllable that leads to same result
hendecasyllabic , hendecasyllabics , hendecasyllable , hendecasyllables

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Etymology

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From the Greek hendeka-, 'eleven', and syllable.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hendecasyllable' is derived from the Greek words hendeka-, 'eleven', and syllable.

2. The hendecasyllable was a popular form of verse in medieval French and Italian literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. iambic pentameter: A type of metrical line used in English and other languages, consisting of five iambs (ten syllables).

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Culture

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The hendecasyllable is a versatile form used in various literary traditions, including English, Italian, and Spanish poetry.

How to Memorize "hendecasyllable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a line of ten syllables to understand the concept of a hendecasyllable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'hendecasyllable' with the number ten to remember the number of syllables it contains.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'hendecasyllable' and the number ten to remember the definition.

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