drama
drama Lexical Profile
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• noun
A composition in prose or verse presenting a story through dialogue and action, intended to be performed by actors on a stage, screen, or radio.
"The local theater company is staging a classic Greek drama this weekend."
The branch of literature and performing arts concerned with the writing, study, and production of theatrical plays.
"She studied English literature and drama at the university before becoming a director."
An exciting, emotional, or unexpected series of events or circumstances in real life that resembles a theatrical performance.
"The rescue of the stranded hikers unfolded with high drama as the storm approached."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 16th century from Late Latin drama, which derives from Ancient Greek drâma ('a deed, action, or theatrical play'), from the verb dráō ('to do, act, or perform').