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dramatics

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Noun — The art and practice of acting and staging plays.

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dramaturgy dramatic art

How to use dramatics

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amateur dramatics stop the dramatics

Etymology

Formed from dramatic plus -s; related to the suffix -ics.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dramatics” mean?
The word “dramatics” means the art and practice of acting and staging plays. In plain terms, either formal stage-acting activities, or informally, over-the-top emotional behaviour.
How do you use “dramatics” in a sentence?
Here is “dramatics” used in a sentence: “She joined the school's dramatics society.”
What part of speech is “dramatics”?
“Dramatics” is a noun.
How many meanings does “dramatics” have?
“Dramatics” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the art and practice of acting and staging plays.

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