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scansion

Syllabification: (scan·sion)
Pronunciation: /ˈskanSHən/

Definition of scansion

noun

  • the action of scanning a line of verse to determine its rhythm.
  • the rhythm of a line of verse.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin scansio(n-), from scandere 'to climb'; compare with scan

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