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Definition of dramatization

dramatization

/ˌdræm.ə.təˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: dramatisation)
dram · a · ti · za · tion
Plural:dramatizations
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Adjective:dramatized
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dramatization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A play, film, television program, or radio broadcast adapted from a novel, historical account, or real-life event, or the process of creating such an adaptation.

Example

"The public broadcaster aired a six-part dramatization of the classic nineteenth-century novel."

2

The act of exaggerating an event, situation, or emotion to make it seem more exciting, serious, or striking than it actually is.

Example

"The media's constant dramatization of minor political disagreements often distracts from substantive policy debates."

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• Rhymes for dramatization

• Nearby Words

dramatically
dramatics
dramatist
dramatization
dramatize
dramedy
drape

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century from the verb 'dramatize' and the noun suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Ancient Greek 'drama', meaning 'a deed' or 'a theatrical play'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dramatization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dramatization
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