octosyllabic

9.6

Having eight syllables in a word or line

adjective
/ˌɑktoʊsɪˈlæbɪk/

Literature

: octosilábico

The poem is written in octosyllabic lines.

Examples

She challenged her students to write an octosyllabic poem for homework.
An octosyllabic verse often has a rhythmic quality.
In French medieval poetry, octosyllabic structure was particularly common.
The poet favored the octosyllabic line in his verse composition.
Many classic poems are composed using octosyllabic lines, giving them a distinct rhythm.
She decided to create an octosyllabic poem to explore the beauty of form in her writing.
In traditional literature, octosyllabic meter is often used to convey lyrical elegance.

Surface Forms

octosyllabic positive

Morphology

octosyllabic = octosyllable (semi-transparent) = octo + syllable + ic

Forming an adjective with -ic from the noun 'octosyllable' is a regular derivation and the relation is direct for learners who recognize the base.

Etymology

Octosyllabic comes from two parts: octo- meaning 'eight' and syllable meaning 'a unit of sound' in a word. So, octosyllabic describes a line or verse that has 'eight' syllables, like a short poem line made of eight spoken beats.