Having ten syllables, especially describing a line of poetry or verse.
From deca- (ten) + syllabic (relating to syllables). Borrowed from Greek deka (ten) + syllabe (syllable). Used in prosody and poetry analysis.
The decasyllabic line appears across cultures—it's the natural rhythm of speech for many languages, which is why ten-syllable verses feel so satisfying to recite.
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