Definition

Describing a piece of writing, especially poetry, that does not have a rhyme scheme or pattern.

Example

The poem was written in an unrhymed style, allowing for more freedom in expression.

Conversation

Have you read that new poem by Jake?

Not yet! Is it good?

It's really interesting, but it's completely unrhymed.

Oh, I like that style! It sounds refreshing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unrhymed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "rhyme" (from Old French *rime*, meaning a correspondence of sound) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating the past participle). The word "unrhymed" means not having a correspondence of sound, typically referring to poetry that does not follow a rhyme scheme.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having a 'correspondence of sound' ('rhyme') — that's why unrhymed means it doesn't have that sound correspondence.

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