Definition

A line of poetry that has seven units of rhythm or beats.

Example

The poem was written in heptameter, giving it a unique flow and rhythm.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a heptameter?

Yeah, it's a line of verse with seven metrical feet, right?

Exactly! I was reading some poetry that used a heptameter and it sounded interesting.

Poetry can be so fascinating, especially when you explore different forms like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heptameter → It is formed from "hepta-" (from Greek "heptá", meaning seven) and "metron" (meaning measure). The word refers to a line of verse consisting of seven metrical feet.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hepta-' meaning seven, and 'metron' meaning measure — so a heptameter is a measure of seven feet in poetry.

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