cae·su·ra /sɪˈzjʊrə, ˈʒʊr-/
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cae·su·ra n.; pl. E. caesuras L. Cæsuræ A metrical break in a verse, occurring in the middle of a foot and commonly near the middle of the verse; a sense pause in the middle of a foot. Also, a long syllable on which the cæsural accent rests, or which is used as a foot.
Note: ☞ In the following line the cæsura is between study and of.
The prop | er stud | y of | mankind | is man.
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caesura
n 1: a pause or interruption (as in a conversation); "after an
ominous caesura the preacher continued"
2: a break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a
verse line
[also: caesurae (pl)]