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scenario

sce·nar·i·o
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [si-nair-ee-oh, -nahr-]
    • /sɪˈnɛər iˌoʊ, -ˈnɑr-/
    • /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-nair-ee-oh, -nahr-]
    • /sɪˈnɛər iˌoʊ, -ˈnɑr-/

Definitions of scenario word

  • noun plural scenario an outline of the plot of a dramatic work, giving particulars as to the scenes, characters, situations, etc. 1
  • noun plural scenario the outline or the manuscript of a motion picture or television program, giving the action in the order in which it takes place, the description of scenes and characters, etc. 1
  • noun plural scenario an imagined or projected sequence of events, especially any of several detailed plans or possibilities: One scenario calls for doubling profits by increasing our advertising, the other by reducing costs. 1
  • noun scenario possible situation 1
  • noun scenario theatre 1
  • abbreviation SCENARIO screenplay 1

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Origin of scenario

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Italian < Latin scēnārium. See scene, -ary

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Parts of speech for Scenario

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

scenario popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

scenario usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scenario

noun scenario

  • big idea — any plan or proposal that is grandiose, impractical, and usually unsolicited: You're always coming around here with your big ideas.
  • brain child — a product of one's creative work or thought.
  • conation — the element in psychological processes that tends towards activity or change and appears as desire, volition, and striving
  • covin — a conspiracy between two or more persons to act to the detriment or injury of another
  • design — When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made.

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