prosaically
|pro-sa-ic-al-ly|
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/prəˈzeɪɪkli/
(prosaic)
ordinary, lacking imagination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'prosaically' originates from the Latin word 'prosaicus,' which means 'in prose.'
Historical Evolution
'prosaicus' transformed into the French word 'prosaïque,' and eventually became the modern English word 'prosaic,' from which 'prosaically' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in prose form,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ordinary or unimaginative.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is straightforward, ordinary, or lacking in imagination.
She described the event prosaically, without any embellishments.
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Last updated: 2025/07/15 08:36