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- [druh-mat-iks]
- /drəˈmæt ɪks/
- /drəˈmætɪks/
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- [druh-mat-iks]
- /drəˈmæt ɪks/
Definitions of dramatics word
- noun dramatics (used with a singular or plural verb) the art of producing or acting dramas. 1
- noun dramatics (used with a plural verb) dramatic productions, especially by amateurs. 1
- noun dramatics (used with a plural verb) dramatic, overly emotional, or insincere behavior: His friends are tired of all his phony dramatics. 1
- noun dramatics The study or practice of acting in and producing plays. 1
- uncountable noun dramatics You use dramatics to refer to activities connected with the theatre and drama, such as acting in plays or producing them. 0
- noun plural dramatics You talk about dramatics to express your disapproval of behaviour which seems to show too much emotion, and which you think is done deliberately in order to impress people. 0
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Origin of dramatics
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; See origin at dramatic, -ics
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Parts of speech for Dramatics
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dramatics popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.
dramatics usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dramatics
noun dramatics
- theater — a building, part of a building, or outdoor area for housing dramatic presentations, stage entertainments, or motion-picture shows.
- theatre — a building, part of a building, or outdoor area for housing dramatic presentations, stage entertainments, or motion-picture shows.
- drama — a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play.
- acting — Acting is the activity or profession of performing in plays or films.
- histrionics — an actor.
Top questions with dramatics
- what you see is what you get dramatics?
- dramatics what you see is what you get?
- the dramatics what you see is what you get?
- the dramatics do what you want be what you are?
- the dramatics do what you want to do?
- the dramatics do what you wanna do?
- what you see is what you get the dramatics?
- what is dramatics?
- what you see is what you get by the dramatics?
- what you see is what you get lyrics dramatics?
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