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role-playing

role-play·ing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rohl-pley-ing]
    • /roʊl ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rohl-pley-ing]
    • /roʊl ˈpleɪ.ɪŋ/

Definitions of role-playing word

  • noun role-playing a method of instruction or psychotherapy aimed at changing attitudes and behavior, in which participants act out designated roles relevant to real-life situations. 1
  • noun role-playing the modifying of a person's behavior to accord with a desired personal image, as to impress others or conform to a particular environment. 1
  • verb with object role-playing to assume the attitudes, actions, and discourse of (another), especially in a make-believe situation in an effort to understand a differing point of view or social interaction: Management trainees were given a chance to role-play labor negotiators. 1
  • verb with object role-playing to experiment with or experience (a situation or viewpoint) by playing a role: trainees role-playing management positions. 1
  • verb without object role-playing to engage in role-playing. 1

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Origin of role-playing

First appearance:

before 1940
One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Role-playing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

role-playing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Top questions with role-playing

  • what is a role-playing game?

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