dactyls

[US]/ˈdæk.tɪl/
[UK]/ˈdæk.tɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a metrical foot consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables; in medicine, a finger or toe; the poetic term for a metrical foot with a long syllable followed by two short syllables

Phrases & Collocations

dactyl foot

dactyl rhythm

dactyl meter

dactyl name

dactyl type

dactyl analysis

dactyl structure

dactyl pattern

dactyl form

dactyl sequence

Example Sentences

the dactyl is a metrical foot in poetry.

she wrote a poem using dactyls to create rhythm.

in linguistics, a dactyl is a stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables.

the dactyl is often used in classical poetry.

understanding dactyls can enhance your poetry writing skills.

many famous poets have experimented with dactylic meter.

she analyzed the use of dactyls in ancient greek literature.

the rhythm of the song is based on a dactylic pattern.

he explained how to identify dactyls in poetry readings.

learning about dactyls can deepen your appreciation for poetry.

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