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archilochian

Ar·chi·lo·chi·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-kuh-loh-kee-uh n]
    • /ˌɑr kəˈloʊ ki ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-kuh-loh-kee-uh n]
    • /ˌɑr kəˈloʊ ki ən/

Definitions of archilochian word

  • adjective archilochian denoting or relating to the 7th century bc Greek poet Archilochus or his verse, esp the iambic trimeters or trochaic tetrameters used by him 3
  • adjective archilochian of or relating to a form of poetic meter devised by the Greek Archilochus in which various types of meter are combined in the same line or couplet, as a dactylic tetrameter plus a trochaic tripody. 1
  • adjective archilochian (poetry) Of or pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus and his style. 0
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Origin of archilochian

First appearance:

before 1745
One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Greek archilóchei(os) (equivalent to Archíloch(os) Archilochus + -eios adj. suffix) + -an

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Parts of speech for Archilochian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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archilochian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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