Decameronic

/ˌdɛkəməˈrɑːnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a decameron; structured as a collection of ten stories or narratives.

Etymology

From decameron + -ic (adjective suffix). The term describes the style or structure inspired by Boccaccio's Decameron.

Kelly Says

A decameronic structure became a beloved literary device—think of it as the ancestor of modern TV anthology series where different characters narrate different episodes!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.