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- [ahr-sis]
- /ˈɑr sɪs/
- /ˈɑːsɪs/
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- [ahr-sis]
- /ˈɑr sɪs/
Definitions of arsis word
- noun arsis (in classical prosody) the long syllable or part on which the ictus falls in a metrical foot 3
- noun arsis in classical Greek poetry, the short syllable or syllables of a foot 3
- noun arsis in later poetry, the long or accented syllable of a foot 3
- noun arsis the unaccented part of a measure; upbeat 3
- noun plural arsis Music. the upward stroke in conducting; upbeat. Compare thesis (def 4). 1
- noun plural arsis Prosody. the part of a metrical foot that bears the ictus or stress. (less commonly) a part of a metrical foot that does not bear the ictus. Compare thesis (def 5). 1
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Origin of arsis
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English: raising the voice < Latin < Greek, equivalent to ar- (stem of aírein to raise, lift) + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Arsis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
arsis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% 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.