AMPHIBRACH - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

a metrical unit with unstressed-stressed-unstressed syllables (e.g., `remember')

Categories: Metrical foot, Foot, Metrical unit

Synonyms

Amphibrach

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "amphibrach" comes from Ancient Greek ἀμφίβραχυς, which comes from Latin amphibrachys.

🧩 Fun Fact

Ancient Greek had multiple words for concepts English expresses with just one, showing different cultural priorities.

➡️ Words that Start with AM

Amnic Amargasaurus Amitriptyline Ammonium Amiable Amoy Amuse Ambrosian Amaethon Amebas Ametabolous Ambition

Words that End with CH ⬅️

Barboach Trapinch Cross-stitch Each French Frisch Frogmarch Glitch Hopscotch Horseleech Hotchpotch Hunch