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Meaning of "prosaically" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PROSAICALLY

prosaically  [prəʊˈzeɪɪkəlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROSAICALLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Prosaically is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES PROSAICALLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of prosaically in the English dictionary

The definition of prosaically in the dictionary is in a manner lacking in imagination. Other definition of prosaically is in a proselike manner.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROSAICALLY


apotropaically
ˌæpəʊtrəˈpeɪɪkəlɪ
economically
ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəlɪ
electronically
ɪlekˈtrɒnɪkəlɪ
fantastically
fænˈtæstɪkəlɪ
formulaically
ˌfɔːmjʊˈleɪɪkəlɪ
Hebraically
hɪˈbreɪɪkəlɪ
historically
hɪˈstɒrɪkəlɪ
Judaically
dʒuːˈdeɪɪkəlɪ
mosaically
məʊˈzeɪɪkəlɪ
periodically
ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪkəlɪ
pharisaically
ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəlɪ
physically
ˈfɪzɪkəlɪ
politically
pəˈlɪtɪkəlɪ
practically
ˈpræktɪkəlɪ
specifically
spɪˈsɪfɪkəlɪ
statistically
stəˈtɪstɪkəlɪ
technically
ˈteknɪkəlɪ
tragically
ˈtrædʒɪkəlɪ
trochaically
trəʊˈkeɪɪkəlɪ
typically
ˈtɪpɪkəlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROSAICALLY

pros
pros and cons
Pros. Atty.
prosaic
prosaicalness
prosaicism
prosaicness
prosaism
prosaist
prosateur
prosauropod
proscenia
proscenium
proscenium arch
prosciutto
proscribe
proscribed
proscriber
proscript
proscription

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROSAICALLY

actually
alphabetically
automatically
basically
chemically
clinically
critically
dramatically
dynamically
electrically
genetically
ironically
locally
logically
mechanically
medically
radically
scientifically
strategically
theoretically
vertically

Synonyms and antonyms of prosaically in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «prosaically» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROSAICALLY

Find out the translation of prosaically to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of prosaically from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «prosaically» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

直白
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

prosaicamente
570 millions of speakers

English

prosaically
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नीरसता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بركاكة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прозаично
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

prosaicamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বেরসিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

prosaïquement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Prosaik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

prosaisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

散文的に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

산문
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prosaic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tầm thường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிறவற்றில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नीरस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yavan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prosaicamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prozaicznie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прозаїчно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prozaic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πεζά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

prosaically
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

prosaiskt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

prosaisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of prosaically

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROSAICALLY»

The term «prosaically» is normally little used and occupies the 120.030 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROSAICALLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about prosaically

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROSAICALLY»

Discover the use of prosaically in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to prosaically and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Thinking How to Live
... can explain its marks, then what more can we ask? It is a mental operation that applies to plans and fragments of plans, as well as to prosaically factual beliefs. 10. Expressing. a. State. of. Mind. The label 'expressivism' alludes to a way of ...
Allan GIBBARD, Allan Gibbard, 2009
2
Elements of Elocution: In which the Principles of Reading ...
... of Sinai, didst inspire That shepherd, who first taught the chosen seed, In the beginning, how the heav'ns and earth Rose out of chaos. Milton's Parad. Loft, B. i. v. i. Though we were to read this passage quite prosaically, it would not admit of  ...
John Walker, 1799
3
Corporealities: Dancing Knowledge, Culture and Power
Holding, prosaically The 1930s is an era when revue dancing blossoms and, apart from the politics of a robotic discipline and the predominance of ornamentally arranged bodies that the dancing displays, there is something functionalistic ...
Susan Foster, 2004
4
Machiavelli in the Making
and. very. prosaically. how. they. are. taken. over,. kept,. and lost—this, despite the clarity of the words, raises questions the origin of which is obscure, questions that make us seek, beyond the answers READING THE PRINCE they may bring,  ...
Claude Lefort, 2012
5
Elements of Elocution
Lost, B. i. v. I. Thoughwe were to read this passage quite prosaically, it would not admit of the falling infiexion on any of its pauses till the end, and here the voice ought to assume the falling inflexion, and be in a lower tone than any of the other  ...
John WALKER (the Philologist.), 1820
6
Bodies of Meaning: Studies on Language, Labor, and Liberation
... Before proceeding further, let us pause to note how this passage blows apart Derrida's view that Marx simply wants to dissipate the phantoms and specters — the fetishes — of capitalist society. Fetishes are real for Marx — "prosaically real"  ...
David McNally, 2001
7
The Reader's Repentance: Women Preachers, Women Writers, and ...
I find myself saying briefly and prosaically that it is much more Important to be oneself than anything else. Do not dream of influencing other people, I would say , if I knew how to make things sound exalted. Think of things in themselves.1 Is this ...
Christine L. Krueger, 1992
8
The Quest for Shakespeare
As prosaically disappointing as it may seem, it is far more likely that John Shakespeare received his copy of the will from Catesby or Edward Arden, or from the Grants or the Skinners, or from other persons unknown with whom they came into ...
Joseph Pearce, 2008
9
Far to Seek: A Romance of England and India
Meantime, there was his walk; and he decided, prosaically, to fortify himself with a slab of chocolate. Instead—still more prosaically, he fell sound asleep.... But sleep, in an unnatural position,begets dreams. And Roy dreamed of Lance;ofthat  ...
Maud Diver, 1924
10
The Lure of the Edge: Scientific Passions, Religious ...
ical history of a witness) or certain quantities of data, but having whatever kind of data would permit the case to be explained prosaically. If a case could not be explained prosaically, then it had, by definition, inadequate data. 69. Hoagland ...
Brenda Denzler, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROSAICALLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term prosaically is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The key to solving London's housing crisis lies in the 2012 Olympic …
The Games were a triumph of the British soul because, more prosaically, they were a triumph of organisation. Today, London faces a challenge every bit as ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
2
Hulk Hogan: A Timeline of His Ups and Downs
... films like Suburban Commando (1991), Mr. Nanny (1993), the prosaically titled Santa with Muscles (1996) and 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1996). «People Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Twitter Tool Lets Advertisers Plan Their Spending for Events
The rather prosaically dubbed “event targeting” tool, announced Thursday, is separate from Project Lighting, Twitter's reported upcoming dive into live event ... «Press Examiner, Jul 15»
4
Earth-like planet might hint at our beginning, and foretells our doom
The prosaically named Kepler 425b might be capable of supporting life. But its star is about to explode and destroy it. The discovery of an Earth-like planet was ... «Crikey, Jul 15»
5
Magnificent webs
“A traffic interchange,” as the Highway Design Manual of California's Department of Transportation prosaically declares, “is a combination of ramps and grade ... «Politico, Jul 15»
6
Let's send World's No. 2 Starting Pitcher to Cincinnati!
Which has been so well expressed by so many grumpy old men for so many years so prosaically: There aren't any free lunches. Turns out there's really just one ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
7
NW's restless volcano also holds the world's newest glacier
And if that's not surprising enough, the prosaically named Crater Glacier is also growing at a time when most glaciers around the globe are in rapid retreat. «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
8
Plan 2040 coming up for vote soon
However, to make the proverbial prosaically literal, if you play with fire, you might get burned. Enjoy your Independence Day, but be cautious so you can keep ... «Las Cruces Bulletin, Jul 15»
9
The Only Way is Ethics: Fanatical militia will peddle perverted …
It is also, more prosaically, by now well-known and understood by readers; and that is not a fact which should be simply ignored. Will Gore is deputy managing ... «The Independent, Jun 15»
10
The week in TV: Imagine: Frank Gehry; True Detective; The Brink …
Fourth, most crucially and less prosaically, they're beautiful, and inspire, and meld. As I say, visitors to the new Sydney Dr Chau Chak Wing Building cooed and ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Prosaically [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/prosaically>. Apr 2024 ».
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