Thesaurus: ictus
The stress of voice laid upon accented syllable of a word. Cf. Arsis.
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Definitions
- n. The word/stress">stress of word/voice">voice laid upon accented syllable of a word. Cf. Arsis.
- n. A stroke or blow, as in a sunstroke, the sting of an insect, pulsation of an artery, etc.
- n. a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
- 1. (word/pros">Pros.) The word/stress">stress of voice laid upon accented syllable of a word. Cf. Arsis. 2. (Med.) A stroke or blow, as in a sunstroke, the sting of an insect, pulsation of an artery, etc.
- The word/stress">stress of word/voice">voice laid upon accented syllable of a word. Cf.Arsis.
- n a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease