Meaning Of The Word Catalectic

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What's The Definition Of Catalectic?

catalectic in American English
lacking a syllable, esp. in the last foot
adjective: lacking part of the last foot; metrically incomplete, as the second line of One more unfortunate,/ Weary of breath

catalectic in British English
adjective: (of a line of verse) having an incomplete final foot

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