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drama
[ drah-muh, dram-uh ]
noun
- a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play.
- the branch of literature having such compositions as its subject; dramatic art or representation.
- the art dealing with the writing and production of plays.
- any situation or series of events having vivid, emotional, conflicting, or striking interest or results:
the drama of a murder trial.
- the quality of being dramatic.
drama
/ ˈdrɑːmə /
noun
- a work to be performed by actors on stage, radio, or television; play
- the genre of literature represented by works intended for the stage
- the art of the writing and production of plays
- a situation or sequence of events that is highly emotional, tragic, or turbulent
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- mini·drama noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of drama1
First recorded in 1505–15; from Late Latin, from Greek drâma “action (of a play),” from drá(ein), drâ(n) “to act, do” + -ma, noun suffix
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Word History and Origins
Origin of drama1
C17: from Late Latin: a play, from Greek: something performed, from drān to do
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