Where does “anapest” come from?
anapest (English) comes from Latin anapaestus, from Ancient Greek ἀνάπαιστος, from Ancient Greek ἀναπαίω, from Ancient Greek ἀνα-, from Ancient Greek ᾰ̓νᾰ́ — up; to, again, upon.
anapest (English): In qualitative metre, a metrical foot consisting...
Definitions
- In qualitative metre, a metrical foot consisting...
Ancestry of “anapest”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | anapaestus | anapestic; an anapestic meter; anapest |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀνάπαιστος | struck back, rebounding |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἀναπαίω | I strike back; I drive back |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | ἀνα- | up to, upwards, up; thoroughly; indicating... |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | ᾰ̓νᾰ́ | up; to, again, upon |