ictus

[ ik-tuh s ]

/ ˈɪk təs /

noun, plural ic·tus·es, ic·tus.

Prosody. rhythmical or metrical stress.

Pathology.

an epileptic seizure.
a stroke, especially a cerebrovascular accident.

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Origin of ictus

1700–10; < Latin: stroke, thrust, equivalent to īc(ere) to strike with a weapon + -tus suffix of v. action

OTHER WORDS FROM ictus

ic·tic, adjective

Words nearby ictus

icterus, icterus gravis, icterus index, icterus neonatorum, ictinus, ictus, icu, icu psychosis, icy, icy pole, icymi

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Example sentences from the Web for ictus

The conclusion is that "ictus in conflict requires a pitch-accent."
English Verse|Raymond MacDonald Alden, Ph.D.
In so far as a mere trick of emphasis may serve to distinguish problems, this ictus indicates the sociological starting-point.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology|Robert E. Park
The points which seem to mark the ictus, or rhythmical accent, are found on the first syllable of each of these two feet.
The Modes of Ancient Greek Music|David Binning Monro
Havena I missed the chance to turn out as clarissimus an ictus, as auld Grunwiggin himself?
The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2, Illustrated|Sir Walter Scott

The metrical accent or ictus was marked in ancient notation by points placed over the accented syllable.
The Modes of Ancient Greek Music|David Binning Monro

British Dictionary definitions for ictus

ictus

/ (ˈɪktəs) /

noun plural -tuses or -tus

prosody metrical or rhythmic stress in verse feet, as contrasted with the stress accent on words

med a sudden attack or stroke

Derived forms of ictus

ictal, adjective

Word Origin for ictus

C18: from Latin icere to strike

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Medical definitions for ictus

ictus

[ ĭk′təs ]

n. pl. ictus

A sudden attack, stroke, or seizure.