Definition of Prose

1. Noun. Ordinary writing as distinguished from verse.


2. Noun. Matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression.
Generic synonyms: Expressive Style, Style
Derivative terms: Prosaic, Prosaic, Prosaic

Definition of Prose

1. n. The ordinary language of men in speaking or writing; language not cast in poetical measure or rhythm; -- contradistinguished from verse, or metrical composition.

2. a. Pertaining to, or composed of, prose; not in verse; as, prose composition.

3. v. t. To write in prose.

4. v. i. To write prose.

Definition of Prose

1. Noun. Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry. ¹

2. Verb. to write or repeat in a dull, tedious, or prosy way ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Prose

1. to write prose (writing without metrical structure) [v PROSED, PROSING, PROSES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prose

proscriber
proscribers
proscribes
proscribing
proscript
proscription
proscriptional
proscriptionist
proscriptionists
proscriptions
proscriptive
proscriptively
proscripts
proscuitto
proscænium
prose (current term)
prose poem
prosect
prosected
prosecting
prosection
prosections
prosector
prosector's wart
prosectors
prosects
prosecutability
prosecutable
prosecute
prosecuted

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