Word: anapestic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: an
a
pes
tic
Definition: of, or relating to, a rhythmic pattern used in certain forms of poetry (see also limeric or limerick).
Morphemes:
Affix: anapest
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A fragment, phrase or line of poetry or verse using this meter. For an example, see References.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: anapaestus
Language: la
Decoded: anapaestus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: an anapestic meter; anapest
Affix: -ic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to