Definition of tetrameter
: a line of verse consisting either of four dipodies (as in classical iambic, trochaic, and anapestic verse) or four metrical feet (as in modern English verse)
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Origin and Etymology of tetrameter
Greek tetrametron, from neuter of tetrametros having four measures, from tetra- + metron measure — more at measure
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