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stasima

stas·i·mon
S s

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stas-uh-mon]
    • /ˈstæs əˌmɒn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stas-uh-mon]
    • /ˈstæs əˌmɒn/

Definition of stasima word

  • noun plural stasima (in ancient Greek drama) a choral ode, especially in tragedy, divided into strophe and antistrophe: usually alternating with the epeisodion and, in the final ode, preceding the exodos. 1

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Origin of stasima

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < Greek stásimon, neuter of stásimos stopping, stationary, equivalent to stási(s) a standing (see stasis) + -mos adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Stasima

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

stasima popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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