Versifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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versifying

 

[ ˈvɜːrsɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

poetic creation

Versifying refers to the act of composing verses or poetry. It involves the arrangement of words in a rhythmic and metrical structure, producing a lyrical piece that evokes emotions and imagery. This process may include employing literary devices such as rhyme, meter, and meter to enhance the aesthetic quality of the language. Versifying can be both a creative expression and a formal craft, often requiring skill and practice to master various poetic forms.

Synonyms

composing, poetizing, rhyming

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys versifying in her free time.
  • The poet is known for versifying ancient tales.
  • He spent the evening versifying by the fireplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "versifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 versificação

🇮🇳 छंदबद्ध करना

🇩🇪 Versifizierung

🇮🇩 menghimpun

🇺🇦 віршування

🇵🇱 wierszowanie

🇯🇵 韻文化

🇫🇷 versification

🇪🇸 versificación

🇹🇷 şairlik

🇰🇷 운율화

🇸🇦 التقطيع الشعري

🇨🇿 verzifikace

🇸🇰 verzifikácia

🇨🇳 诗歌韵律化

🇸🇮 verzifikacija

🇮🇸 rímu

🇰🇿 жырлау

🇬🇪 მოწესრიგება

🇦🇿 şeir yazmaq

🇲🇽 versificación

Etymology

The term 'versifying' is derived from the Latin word 'versificare', which means 'to turn into verse'. The root 'versus' translates to 'line' or 'turn', signifying the transformation of prose or thoughts into a structured poetic form. It has been used historically to describe the process of creating poetry since the Renaissance, when poetry became a dominant form of literary expression in Europe. Over the centuries, versifying has been associated with renowned poets and has evolved into various styles and forms, reflecting cultural trends and artistic movements. Today, versifying is not only an art form but also a method of literary exploration, capturing the essence of human experience through rhythm and language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,754, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.