Dramatics: meaning, definitions and examples

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dramatics

 

[ drษ™หˆmatษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theatre

The art of dramatics involves the performance of plays, acting out characters, and expressing emotions on stage.

Synonyms

acting, performance, theatre.

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Word Description / Examples
dramatics

Refers to the study of drama as a subject or the practice of dramatic arts, often within an educational context.

  • She enrolled in the dramatics course at university.
  • The school's dramatics festival showcased some impressive talent.
acting

Refers to the art or occupation of performing roles in plays, movies, or television. Used both in professional and amateur settings.

  • She has always dreamed of a career in acting.
  • His acting was so convincing that everyone believed he was actually hurt.
theatre

Refers to the art form involving the writing, producing, and acting out of plays. Can also refer to the physical venue where plays and other live performances are held.

  • They plan to spend the evening at the theatre watching a new play.
  • He has always been passionate about theatre arts.
performance

General term used to describe an act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. Can also refer to how well someone does in a game, task, or job.

  • Her performance in the play was outstanding.
  • The team's performance improved significantly this season.

Examples of usage

  • He studied dramatics in college and later pursued a career in acting.
  • The dramatics of the play captivated the audience and left them in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "dramatics" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dramatizaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคŸเค•เฅ€เคฏเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dramatik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dramatik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐะผะฐั‚ัƒั€ะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dramatyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผ”ๅŠ‡ (engeki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dramaturgie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dramatismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dramatik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทน์  (geukjeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุงู…ุงุชูŠูƒูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dramatika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dramatika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆๅ‰งๆ€ง (xรฌjรนxรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dramatika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dramatรญk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั€ะฐะผะฐั‚ัƒั€ะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dramatika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dramatismo

Etymology

The word 'dramatics' originated from the Greek word 'dramatikos', meaning 'pertaining to plays'. It has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe the art of acting and performing in the theatre.

See also: dram, dramatic, dramatically, dramatist, dramatists, dramatized, dramaturges.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,792, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.