proceleusmatic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Proc`e*leus*mat"ic adjective

Etymology

L. proceleusmaticus, Gr. , fr. to rouse to action beforehand; + to incite; cf. F. procéleusmatique.

Definitions

1. Inciting; animating; encouraging. R. Johnson.
2. (Pros.) Consisting of four short syllables; composed of feet of four short syllables each.

Proc`e*leus*mat"ic noun

Definitions

1. (Pros.) A foot consisting of four short syllables.