scenario

sce·nar·io

noun \sə-ˈner-ē-ˌō, US also and especially British -ˈnär-\

plural sce·nar·i·os

Definition of SCENARIO

1

a : an outline or synopsis of a play; especially : a plot outline used by actors of the commedia dell'arte

b : the libretto of an opera

2

a : screenplay

b : shooting script

3

: a sequence of events especially when imagined; especially : an account or synopsis of a possible course of action or events <his scenario for a settlement envisages…reunification — Selig Harrison>

Examples of SCENARIO

1. A possible scenario would be that we move to the city.
2. The most likely scenario is that he goes back to school in the fall.
3. The best-case scenario would be for us to finish the work by tomorrow.
4. In the worst-case scenario, we would have to start the project all over again.

Origin of SCENARIO

Italian, from Latin scaenarium place for erecting stages, from scaena stage

First Known Use: 1875

Related to SCENARIO

Synonyms

screenplay, script

Related Words

shooting script; story, text

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with SCENARIO

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