Trilogy: meaning, definitions and examples

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trilogy

 

[ หˆtrษชlษ™dส’i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literary work

A trilogy is a set of three related works of art, often in the form of books, films, or plays, that are interconnected and tell a continuous story. The three installments usually build upon each other, deepening the narrative and developing the characters throughout the sequence.

Synonyms

sequence, series, triptych

Examples of usage

  • The 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy captivated millions of readers.
  • She binge-watched the 'Cinderella' trilogy over the weekend.
  • The director announced a trilogy to follow the success of the first film.

Translations

Translations of the word "trilogy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trilogia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคฏเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trilogie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trilogi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะธะปะพะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trylogia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ‰้ƒจไฝœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trilogie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trilogรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รผรงleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ผ๋ถ€์ž‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู„ุงุซูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trilogie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trilรณgia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ‰้ƒจๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trilogija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรญleikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะธะปะพะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trilogiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trilogรญa

Etymology

The word 'trilogy' originates from the Greek word 'trilogia', which is a combination of 'tri-' meaning three and 'logia' meaning discourse or study. Initially used to describe sets of three tragedies performed at the ancient Greek festivals, the term evolved over time to encompass three-part narratives in literature, cinema, and other forms of art. The use of the term became more widespread in the 19th century as a means to categorize literary and dramatic works. Today, trilogies are a popular format for storytelling, allowing for expansive world-building and character development across multiple installments, thereby engaging audiences on a deeper level.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,150, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.