heptameter Definition
- 1a line of verse consisting of seven metrical feet
- 2a verse written in heptameter
Using heptameter: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heptameter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The poem is written in heptameter.
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The heptameter line has seven feet.
Origins of heptameter
from Greek 'hepta', meaning 'seven', and 'metron', meaning 'measure'
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Summary: heptameter in Brief
'Heptameter' [hep-tam-i-ter] is a noun that refers to a line of verse consisting of seven metrical feet or a verse written in heptameter. It is commonly used in poetry and literature, and can be identified by its seven feet per line.
