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- [dis-tik]
- /ˈdɪs tɪk/
- /ˈdɪ.stɪk/
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- [dis-tik]
- /ˈdɪs tɪk/
Definitions of distich word
- noun distich a unit of two lines of verse, usually a self-contained statement; couplet. 1
- noun distich a rhyming couplet. 1
- noun distich A pair of verse lines ; a couplet. 1
- noun distich a unit of two verse lines, usually a couplet 0
- noun distich two successive lines of verse regarded as a unit; couplet 0
- noun distich (prosody) A couplet, a two line stanza making complete sense. 0
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Origin of distich
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin distichon, noun use of neuter of Greek dístichos having two lines, equivalent to di- di-1 + stíchos row
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Parts of speech for Distich
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
distich popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
distich usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for distich
noun distich
- verse — (not in technical use) a stanza.
- poem — a composition in verse, especially one that is characterized by a highly developed artistic form and by the use of heightened language and rhythm to express an intensely imaginative interpretation of the subject.
- unit — a single thing or person.
- pair — two identical, similar, or corresponding things that are matched for use together: a pair of gloves; a pair of earrings.
Antonyms for distich
noun distich
- tich — (Colloquial) (Britain) A very small person.
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