ictus
[ik-tuh s]
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noun, plural ic·tus·es, ic·tus.
Prosody. rhythmical or metrical stress.
Pathology.
- an epileptic seizure.
- a stroke, especially a cerebrovascular accident.
Origin of ictus
1700–10; < Latin: stroke, thrust, equivalent to īc(ere) to strike with a weapon + -tus suffix of v. action
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Historical Examples of ictus
The conclusion is that "ictus in conflict requires a pitch-accent."
English VerseRaymond MacDonald Alden, Ph.D.
Havena I missed the chance to turn out as clarissimus an ictus, as auld Grunwiggin himself?
The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2, IllustratedSir Walter Scott
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 MusicDavid Binning Monro
The metrical accent or ictus was marked in ancient notation by points placed over the accented syllable.
The Modes of Ancient Greek MusicDavid Binning Monro
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 SociologyRobert E. Park
ictus
noun plural -tuses or -tus
Word Origin for ictus
C18: from Latin icere to strike
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ictus
[ĭk′təs]
n. pl. ictus
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