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- [truh-jee-dee-uh n]
- /trəˈdʒi di ən/
- /trəˈʤiːdjən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [truh-jee-dee-uh n]
- /trəˈdʒi di ən/
Definitions of tragedian word
- noun tragedian an actor especially noted for performing tragic roles. 1
- noun tragedian a writer of tragedy. 1
- noun tragedian an actor who specializes in tragic roles 0
- noun tragedian a writer of tragedy 0
- noun tragedian a writer of tragedies 0
- noun tragedian an actor of tragedy 0
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Origin of tragedian
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; tragedy + -an; replacing Middle English tragedien < Middle French
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Parts of speech for Tragedian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tragedian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
tragedian usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tragedian
noun tragedian
- dramaturge — a specialist in dramaturgy, especially one who acts as a consultant to a theater company, advising them on possible repertory.
- librettist — the writer of a libretto.
- dramaturgist — A person who composes a drama and directs its representation; a playwright.
Antonyms for tragedian
noun tragedian
- banana — Bananas are long curved fruit with yellow skins.
- comic — If you describe something as comic, you mean that it makes you laugh, and is often intended to make you laugh.
- life of the party — most lively, outgoing person
Top questions with tragedian
- what is a tragedian?
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