Definition

Relating to a line of poetry that has ten syllables.

Example

The poem was written in a decasyllabic form, making it rhythmically pleasing.

Conversation

I just wrote a poem that has a decasyllabic structure.

That's impressive! Writing in ten syllables can be tricky.

Yeah, I wanted to challenge myself with something new.

It sounds like a fun way to explore poetry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Decasyllabic → It is formed from "deca-" (from Greek "dekas", meaning ten) and "syllabic" (from Latin "syllaba", meaning syllable). The word "decasyllabic" refers to a line of verse that consists of ten syllables.

Memory Tip

Think of 'deca-' meaning ten, and 'syllabic' relating to syllables — so decasyllabic describes a verse with ten syllables.

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