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Versification Definition & Meaning

versification
noun
  1. a metrical adaptation of something (e.g., of a prose text)
  2. the form or metrical composition of a poem
  3. the art or practice of writing verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does versification mean?
a metrical adaptation of something (e.g., of a prose text) the form or metrical composition of a poem the art or practice of writing verse
What part of speech is versification?
Versification is a noun.
How many definitions does versification have?
Versification has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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