Prose - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ProseProse is a form of written or spoken language that typically exhibits a natural flow of speech and grammatical structure. A related narrative device is the stream of consciousness, which also flows naturally but is not concerned with syntax. The word "prose" first appears in English in the 14th century. It is derived from the Old French prose, which in turn originates in the Latin expression prosa oratio (literally, straightforward or direct speech). Works of philosophy, history, economics, …
Prose Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
www.dictionary.com › browse › prosenoun the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure, as distinguished from poetry or verse. matter-of-fact, commonplace, or dull expression, quality, discourse, etc. Liturgy. a hymn sung after the gradual, originating from a practice of setting words to the jubilatio of the alleluia. adjective