Caesura

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A deliberate pause or break within a line of verse, or a pause in the flow of speech or music.

“The poet inserted a caesura at the midpoint of each line to create a rhythmic breathing space.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cae·su·ra

Related Words

Synonyms

pause breakinterruptionhiatus

Antonyms

continuity flow

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with CAE, an uncommon opening, four vowels A, E, U, A in seven letters makes this vowel-rich.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points (C3+A1+E1+S1+U1+R1+A1). Low individual tile values but a valid, distinctive word.

Words Related to Caesura

Words you can make from Caesura

Shorter words formed from the letters in “caesura”.

acarus arecas caesar saucer acres arace arase arcae arces arcus areas areca aruac arusa aurae auras aures cares carse carua carus caser causa cause

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