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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-uh-jee-sis]
- /ˌdaɪ əˈdʒi sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahy-uh-jee-sis]
- /ˌdaɪ əˈdʒi sɪs/
Definitions of diegetic word
- noun plural diegetic the telling of a story by a narrator who summarizes events in the plot and comments on the conversations, thoughts, etc., of the characters. 1
- noun plural diegetic the sphere or world in which these narrated events and other elements occur. 1
- noun diegetic Of, or relating to diegesis. 1
- adjective diegetic of or relating to diegesis 0
- adjective diegetic (of film music) that occurs as part of the action (rather than as background), and can be heard by the film's characters. 0
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Origin of diegetic
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < Greek diēgēsis ‘a narrative’, derivative of diēgeisthai ‘to describe, narrate’ < dia- dia- + hēgeîsthai ‘to guide’
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Parts of speech for Diegetic
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diegetic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
diegetic usage trend in Literature
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