Definition

A type of verse that has only one metrical foot, making it very short and simple.

Example

The poem featured a monometer, emphasizing its brevity and rhythm.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a monometer?

No, what’s that?

It's a line of verse with just one metrical foot.

Oh, that sounds interesting! I’d love to learn more about poetry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Monometer → It is formed from "mono-" (meaning one) and "metron" (meaning measure). The word refers to a single measure or line of verse in poetry.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mono-' meaning one and 'metron' meaning measure — a monometer is a single measure in poetry.

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