non-dramatic
|non-dra-mat-ic|
B2
/nɒn-drəˈmætɪk/
(dramatic)
striking or theatrical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-dramatic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'dramatic' from Greek 'dramatikos', where 'drama' meant 'action or play'.
Historical Evolution
'dramatikos' transformed into the Latin word 'dramaticus', and eventually became the modern English word 'dramatic'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-dramatic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'dramatic' meant 'pertaining to drama', but 'non-dramatic' evolved to mean 'lacking drama'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or characterized by drama or theatricality.
The film had a non-dramatic ending, focusing more on realism.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45