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drama

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Scrabble points
8
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/ˈdɹɑːmə/
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/ˈdɹɑːmə/ · /ˈdɹɑmə/ · /ˈdɹæmə/ · /ˈdɹeɪmə/

Definition of drama

6 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable)A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
    “The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.”
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noun

  1. (countable)A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
    “The author released her latest drama, which became a best-seller.”
  2. (countable)Such a work for television, radio or the cinema, usually one that is not a comedy.
  3. (uncountable)Theatrical plays in general.
  4. (countable, uncountable)A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play.
    “After losing my job, having a car crash, and the big row with my neighbours, I don't need any more drama.”
    “Thais have been gripped by the two-week drama unfolding at the Tham Luang cave system, and took to social media Sunday as rescue efforts unfolded.”
  5. (slang, uncountable)Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life or online events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; a situation made more complicated or worse than it should be; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.

name

  1. A city, a municipality, a regional unit of the East Macedonia and Thrace region, in north-eastern Greece.

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek δρᾰ́ω (drắō) Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Ancient Greek -μᾰ (-mă) Ancient Greek δρᾶμᾰ (drâmă)bor. Late Latin drāmabor. English drama From Late Latin drāma, from Ancient Greek δρᾶμα (drâma, “an act, a theatrical act, a play”), from δράω (dráō, “to act, to take action, to achieve”). Doublet of dorama.

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