iambic

Definition

Consisting of iambs (metrical feet with an unstressed-stressed pattern) or characterized by their predominance.

Etymology

From Middle French iambique, from Late Latin ïambicus, from Ancient Greek ἰαμβικός (iambikós), from ἴαμβος (íambos) + -ικός (-ikós).

Example Sentences

• "[J]ust before the rhythm becomes iambic, there will be a point reached at which the rhythm can hardly be said to be more iambic than it is trochaic."