method acting

/ˌmɛθəd æktɪŋ/
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Definitions of method acting
  1. noun
    an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identify with the character being portrayed
    synonyms: method
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    type of:
    acting, performing, playacting, playing
    the performance of a part or role in a drama
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