# enjambment

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɪnˈd͡ʒæm.mənt/

## Definitions
1. A technique in poetry whereby a sentence is carried over to the next line without pause.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French enjambement.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/enjambment