Drama
/ˈdrɑː.mə/noun
A mode of fictional representation through dialogue and performance.
Did you know?The ancient Greeks believed that drama was a divine gift, used in rituals to connect with the gods and explore the human condition's darker facets.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
δράμα (drama)
“A deed or act, specifically referring to a performance or action in a theatrical context.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
drama
“Borrowed from Greek, denoting a theatrical performance.”
Middle English
Old French
drame
“Adopted from Latin, referring to a play or theatrical composition.”
Modern English
English
drama
“Refers broadly to the genre of narrative literature that encompasses performance.”