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- [thee-a-tri-kuh l]
- /θiˈæ trɪ kəl/
- /θiˈæt.rɪ.kəl/
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- [thee-a-tri-kuh l]
- /θiˈæ trɪ kəl/
Definitions of theatricality word
- adjective theatricality of or relating to the theater or dramatic presentations: theatrical performances. 1
- adjective theatricality suggestive of the theater or of acting; artificial, pompous, spectacular, or extravagantly histrionic: a theatrical display of grief. 1
- noun theatricality theatricals. dramatic performances, now especially as given by amateurs. artificial or histrionic actions. 1
- noun theatricality a professional actor: a family of renowned theatricals. 1
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Origin of theatricality
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Late Latin theātric(us) < Greek theātrikós, equivalent to theā́tr(on) theater + -ikos -ic + -al1
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Parts of speech for Theatricality
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
theatricality popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
theatricality usage trend in Literature
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