dramatics

noun

dra·​mat·​ics drə-ˈma-tiks 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

1

: the study or practice of theatrical arts (such as acting and stagecraft)

2

: dramatic behavior or expression

Synonyms

• drama
• theatre
• stage
• theater
• theatrics
• production

Examples of dramatics in a Sentence

took part in dramatics while a student at the local university

Word History

Etymology

dramat(ic) + -ics

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dramatics

• amateur dramatics

Rhymes for dramatics

• dogmatics
• erratics
• fanatics
• lymphatics
• pneumatics
• pragmatics
• schematics
• schismatics
• acrobatics
• aromatics
• automatics
• hydrostatics

Kids Definition

dramatics

singular or plural noun

dra·​mat·​ics drə-ˈmat-iks 

1

: the study or practice of theatrical arts

2

: dramatic behavior or expression