Acatalexes

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈtæləˌksiz/

Definitions of acatalexes

noun a rare medical condition characterized by the inability to properly organize words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about acatalexes in my beginner English class.

A2 The concept of acatalexes was briefly mentioned in the book.

B1 The poem's use of acatalexes added an interesting rhythm to the verses.

B2 The author's skillful use of acatalexes made the text flow seamlessly.

C1 Analyzing the acatalexes in the passage revealed the author's mastery of language.

C2 The professor's lecture on acatalexes was both insightful and enlightening.

Examples of acatalexes in a Sentence

formal The poet used acatalexes in his sonnet to create a smooth and uninterrupted flow of words.

informal I don't really understand what acatalexes are, can you explain it to me?

slang I'm not a fan of poems with acatalexes, they just seem too fancy for me.

figurative Her speech was like a well-written poem, with perfect acatalexes that captivated the audience.

Grammatical Forms of acatalexes

past tense

acatalexed

plural

acatalexes

comparative

more acatalex

superlative

most acatalex

present tense

acatalexes

future tense

will acatalex

perfect tense

has acatalexed

continuous tense

is acatalexing

singular

acatalex

positive degree

acatalex

infinitive

to acatalex

gerund

acatalexing

participle

acatalexed

Origin and Evolution of acatalexes

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'acatalexes' originated from the Greek word 'akatalektos', meaning 'incomplete'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'acatalexes' was primarily used in poetry to describe a line of verse that is incomplete or lacking a syllable. Over time, its usage has expanded to refer to any incomplete or imperfect thing.