IAMBIC

Meaning

Consisting of iambs (metrical feet with an unstressed–stressed pattern) or characterized by their predominance.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French iambique, from Late Latin ïambicus, from Ancient Greek ἰαμβικός (iambikós), from ἴαμβος (íambos) + -ικός (-ikós).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

• 2023-10-14MNAICEB
• 2023-05-23BALECIM