Prosewise

//ˈpɹəʊzwaɪz// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In terms of prose, as opposed to poetry. not-comparable

    "Laſt Proſe placed verſewiſe, or verſe placed proſewiſe will loſe their elegance."

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"Laſt Proſe placed verſewiſe, or verſe placed proſewiſe will loſe their elegance."

Etymology

From prose + -wise (suffix meaning ‘in the manner of’).

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