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Drama Definition: Theatrical Story & Emotional Conflict (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：theatrical story (drama)
drama
/ˈdrɑː.mə/
n.
A story acted out on stage or on screen, like a play or a TV series.
theatrical story
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/θɪˈætrɪkəl ˈstɔːri/
n.
A story that is performed by actors on a stage or screen, such as a play, film, or TV series, often involving conflict and emotion.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Greek 'drama' meaning 'action, deed', from 'drao' (to do).
💡 Mnemonic
‘Drama’ sounds like ‘draw-ma’ — imagine drawing out emotions on a stage.
📖 Example
Every Saturday night, my family gathers to watch the new historical drama on TV.
Every Saturday night, my family gathers to watch the new historical drama on TV.
🔗 Collocations
historical drama – A drama set in a past time period
TV drama – A drama produced for television
drama series – A serialized dramatic production
🔄 Synonyms
play (n.) – A written work intended for performance by actors
performance (n.) – The act of presenting a play or piece of entertainment
theatrical piece (n.) – A dramatic work designed for the stage
🚫 Antonyms
comedy (n.) – A genre of entertainment intended to be humorous
documentary (n.) – A non-fiction film or television program based on real events
🌱 Derivatives
dramatic (adj.) – Relating to drama or acting
dramatically (adv.) – In a dramatic way
dramatize (v.) – To adapt a story into a drama
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Greek 'drama' (action), rooted in ancient Greek theater rituals for Dionysus. The term evolved to denote any scripted performance with conflict.
Meaning 2：emotional conflict (drama)
drama
/ˈdrɑː.mə/
n.
Used to describe real-life situations that are full of strong feelings, conflicts, or unexpected changes, often in relationships.
emotional conflict
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/ɪˈmoʊʃənl ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
n.
Real-life situations that are characterized by intense emotions, arguments, or unexpected turns, often in personal relationships.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
There's always so much drama in the office when people are competing for the same promotion.
There's always so much drama in the office when people are competing for the same promotion.
🔗 Collocations
office drama – Emotional conflicts among coworkers in a workplace
family drama – Intense emotional situations within a family
drama queen – A person who reacts to situations in an overly emotional way
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
dramatic (adj.) – Relating to drama; full of emotion
dramatically (adv.) – In a dramatic manner
overdramatize (v.) – To make something seem more dramatic than it is
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