anapestic

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˌæ.nəˈpiː.stɪk/

Etymology: From Latin anapaesticus. By surface analysis, anapest + -ic.

Of, relating to, or composed of, anapests.
Of, or relating to, one of the distinct beats in a (human) heartbeat pattern.
Of, or relating to, a rhythmic pattern used in certain forms of poetry; see also limeric or limerick.
Of, or relating to, certain beats in specific types of drum rhythms, e.g. specific beats within the part played by the "surdo" drum.

Etymology: From Latin anapaesticus. By surface analysis, anapest + -ic.