stichometry

sti·chom·e·try

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sti-kom-i-tree]
- /stɪˈkɒm ɪ tri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sti-kom-i-tree]
- /stɪˈkɒm ɪ tri/

Definitions of stichometry word

noun stichometry the practice of writing a prose text in lines, often of slightly differing lengths, that correspond to units of sense and indicate phrasal rhythms. 1
noun stichometry the practice of writing out a prose text in lines that correspond to the sense units and indicate the phrasal rhythms 0
noun stichometry the practice of expressing the successive ideas in a prose composition in single lines of lengths corresponding to natural cadences or sense divisions 0

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Origin of stichometry

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < Greek stích(os) (see stich1) + -o- + -metry

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Parts of speech for Stichometry

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stichometry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

stichometry usage trend in Literature

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