Meaning Of The Word Pentameter

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What's The Definition Of Pentameter?

pentameter
countable noun: In literary criticism, a pentameter is a line of poetry that has five strong beats in it.

pentameter in American English
a line of verse containing five metrical feet or measures; esp., English iambic pentameter (Ex.: “ Hĕ jésts | ă t scárs | whŏ név | ĕ r félt | ă woúnd”)
having five metrical feet or measures
adjective: consisting of five metrical feet
noun: a line of verse consisting of five metrical feet

pentameter in British English
adjective: designating a verse line consisting of five metrical feet
noun: a verse line consisting of five metrical feet

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