Dactylar

/dæk-TY-lər/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling a dactyl, either in terms of meter in poetry or structure of fingers and toes.

Etymology

From dactyl + -ar (adjective suffix). This is a straightforward adjectival form that describes anything having the qualities or characteristics of a dactyl.

Kelly Says

When a poem's rhythm matches that finger-bone pattern, you can call it 'dactylar'—it's like saying something is 'finger-like' in its structure!

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