2. (Gram.)
Defn: A figure by which a syllable naturally short is made long.
DIASTOLIC
Di`as*tol"ic, a. (Physiol.)
Defn: Of or pertaining to diastole.
DIASTYLE
Di"a*style, n. Etym: [L. diastylus, Gr. diastyle.] (Arch.)
Defn: See under Intercolumniation.
DIATESSARON
Di`a*tes"sa*ron, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.
1. (Anc. Mus.)
Defn: The interval of a fourth.
2. (Theol.)