drama
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.dra·ma
noun \ˈdrä-mə, ˈdra-\Definition of DRAMA
1
a : a composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance : play — compare closet drama b : a movie or television production with characteristics (as conflict) of a serious play; broadly : a play, movie, or television production with a serious tone or subject <a police drama>
2
: dramatic art, literature, or affairs
3
a : a state, situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces b : dramatic state, effect, or quality <the drama of the courtroom proceedings>
See Examples of DRAMA
- He is reading an ancient Greek drama.
- I prefer drama to comedy.
- His interest in drama began at a very young age.
- She studied drama in college.
- the dramas of teenage life
- She watched the drama unfold as they began screaming at each other.
- a competition full of drama
- the drama of the courtroom proceedings
Origin of DRAMA
Late Latin dramat-, drama, from Greek, deed, drama, from dran to do, act
First Known Use: 1515
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