Synonyms for iamb
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A metrical foot in verse consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.
Related words
- Phrases
- limping iamb
Forms
- Plural
- iambs → iambuses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| iamb | steady | |
| iambus | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- iambus, jambus