Wednesday, November 18, 2009

PROSE

Definition from http://dictionary.reference.com/

Noun
1.
the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse.

2.
matter-of-fact, commonplace, or dull expression, quality, discourse, etc.

3.
Liturgy. a hymn sung after the gradual, originating from a practice of setting words to the jubilatio of the alleluia.

Adjective
4.
of, in, or pertaining to prose.

5.
commonplace; dull; prosaic.

Verb (used with object)
6.
to turn into or express in prose.

Verb (used without object)
7.
to write or talk in a dull, matter-of-fact manner.

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