docudrama

doc·u·dra·ma

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dok-yuh-drah-muh, -dram-uh]
- /ˈdɒk yəˌdrɑ mə, -ˌdræm ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dok-yuh-drah-muh, -dram-uh]
- /ˈdɒk yəˌdrɑ mə, -ˌdræm ə/

Definitions of docudrama word

noun docudrama a fictionalized drama based primarily on actual events. 1
noun docudrama A dramatized television movie based on real events. 1
noun docudrama tv: dramatized account of events 1
variable noun docudrama A docudrama is a film based on events that really happened. Docudramas are usually shown on television rather than in cinemas. 0
noun docudrama a film or television programme based on true events, presented in a dramatized form 0
noun docudrama a fictionalized dramatization for television of an actual event or about real people 0

See all 7 definitions of docudrama

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Origin of docudrama

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; docu(mentary) + drama

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Parts of speech for Docudrama

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Docudrama

docudrama popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

docudrama usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for docudrama

noun docudrama

broadcast — A broadcast is a programme, performance, or speech on the radio or on television.
feature — a prominent or conspicuous part or characteristic: Tall buildings were a new feature on the skyline.
film — a thin layer or coating: a film of grease on a plate.
narrative — a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.
information — knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance; news: information concerning a crime.

All 9 Synonyms of docudrama