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versification

[ vur-suh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of versifying.
  2. verse form; metrical structure.
  3. a metrical version of something.
  4. the art or practice of composing verses.


versification

/ ˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

  1. the technique or art of versifying
  2. the form or metrical composition of a poem
  3. a metrical version of a prose text


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Word History and Origins

Origin of versification1

1595–1605; < Latin versificātiōn- (stem of versificātiō ), equivalent to versificāt ( us ) (past participle of versificāre to versify; -ate 1 ) + -iōn- -ion

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Example Sentences

They have not the musical flow of Coleridge's versification, but rather the dash and vivacity of Scott.

The versification of the Félibres follows in the main the rules observed by the French poets.

We may note here instances of the special features of Provençal versification mentioned above.

There is one charming little song entitled "The Basket of Flowers," in which the sentiment and versification are alike admirable.

Probably his sporting poems might have been better if he had been able to go on and take that course in versification.

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