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- [mel-ik]
- /ˈmɛl ɪk/
- /mˈelɪk/
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- [mel-ik]
- /ˈmɛl ɪk/
Definitions of melic word
- adjective melic intended to be sung. 1
- adjective melic noting or pertaining to the more elaborate form of Greek lyric poetry, as distinguished from iambic and elegiac poetry. 1
- noun melic Any of various grasses, of the genus Melica, from north temperate regions. 1
- adjective melic (of poetry, esp ancient Greek lyric poems) intended to be sung 0
- adjective melic of song or poetry, esp. early Greek lyric poetry 0
- adjective melic meant to be sung; lyric 0
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Origin of melic
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; < Greek melikós, equivalent to mél(os) limb, song + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Melic
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melic 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 75% 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.
melic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with melic
- which of these statements regarding melic poetry is true?