Rhopalic
Translation of "rhopalic" into Russian
rhopalic
NounUK
/rəʊˈpælɪk/
US
/roʊˈpælɪk/
rhopalic
rhopalics pl
Used countably to denote a verse or sentence whose successive words increase in length.
ропалик
поэтический термин Writing a rhopalic is a challenging task for beginners.
Написать ропалик — непростая задача для начинающих.
Additional translations
ропалический стих
поэтический термин rhopalic
AdjectiveUK
/rəʊˈpælɪk/
US
/roʊˈpælɪk/
rhopalic
ропалический
поэтический термин Her latest poem is written in rhopalic style.
Её последнее стихотворение написано в ропалическом стиле.
Definitions
rhopalic
NounUK
/rəʊˈpælɪk/
US
/roʊˈpælɪk/
A line, sentence, or verse in which each successive word is longer by a letter or syllable than the one before it.
The linguist challenged his students to compose a rhopalic as part of their poetry workshop.
rhopalic
AdjectiveUK
/rəʊˈpælɪk/
US
/roʊˈpælɪk/
Having each successive word longer by a letter or syllable than the previous one.
The poet crafted a rhopalic verse, where each word grew progressively longer, creating a unique rhythm.