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prosaic

IPA pronunciation: /prəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

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Russian meaning

Прозаический, скучный

English definition

Having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty; commonplace.

Example

The reality of scientific discovery is often much more prosaic than cinema.

Collocations

prosaic reality
prosaic details
prosaic language

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