inscenation

noun

in·​sce·​na·​tion
ˌinˌsēˈnāshən,
ˌin(t)sēˈ-,
ˌin(t)səˈ-
plural -s
: mise en scène

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 2 + scene + -ation; intended as translation of German inszenierung

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“Inscenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inscenation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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