Synonyms & related words for pentameter

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of pentameter. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to pentameter

Explore words related to pentameter — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include tetrameter, iambic, dimeter, trimeter, hexameter, dactylic, trimetrical, catalectic. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does pentameter come from?

The word pentameter breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: penta-, from Greek pente (“five”); and -meter, from Greek metron (“measure”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.