SYLLABIC

Definition of SYLLABIC

  1. (adj)of or relating to syllables
  2. (adj)consisting of or using a syllabary
  3. (adj)(of verse) having lines based on number of syllables rather than on rhythmical arrangement of stresses or quantities
  4. (adj)consisting of a syllable or syllables
  5. (adj)(of speech sounds) forming the nucleus of a syllable