Definition
caesuric
adjective
- of, relating to, or marked by a caesura (a pause or break in a line of verse)
Usage: literary; prosody
Examples
- The caesuric pause in the middle of the line gave the poem a distinctive rhythm.
- Milton's use of caesuric breaks creates a sense of deliberation in his epic verse.
- The caesuric structure of the sonnet emphasizes the volta between the octave and sestet.
- Poets often employ caesuric divisions to control the flow and pacing of their work.