dramatics

/drəˈmædɪks/
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Definitions of dramatics
  1. noun
    the art of writing and producing plays
    synonyms: dramatic art, dramaturgy, theater, theatre
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    types:
    stage
    the theater as a profession (usually `the stage')
    type of:
    communicating, communication
    the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
  2. noun
    participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity
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    type of:
    extracurricular activity
    educational activities not falling within the scope of the regular curriculum
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