acatalectic

adjective

Meaning

Having the full number of syllables required by the established metrical pattern, without any omission at the end of the line.

Examples

  • The final line of the stanza is acatalectic, providing a sense of rhythmic completeness.
  • Classical Greek poetry often alternates between catalectic lines and acatalectic ones to create variation.

Synonyms: complete, full, metrical, untruncated