(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:39:00

Syl*lab"ic (?), Syl*lab"ic*al (?), a. [Gr. : cf. F. syllabique.]

1.

Of or pertaining to a syllable or syllables; as, syllabic accent.

2.

Consisting of a syllable or syllables; as, a syllabic augment.

"The syllabic stage of writing."

Earle.

 

© Webster 1913.

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