Dramaticism
/drəˈmætɪsɪzəm/noun
The quality or tendency of being dramatic in style, expression, or effect.
Did you know?Its core comes from Ancient Greek drama, a word originally referring not merely to a story but to an action performed before witnesses.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*der-
“To do or work; a reconstructed root associated with action.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
δράω (dráō)
“I do, act, or perform.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
δρᾶμα (drâma)
“An action, deed, or dramatic performance.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
δραματικός (dramatikós)
“Relating to drama or theatrical action.”
Late Latin
Latin
dramaticus
“Pertaining to drama or theatrical performance.”
19th Century
English
dramaticism
“The quality or characteristic of being dramatic.”
Modern English
English
dramaticism
“A tendency toward dramatic expression, presentation, or effect.”
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