tragedy

tragedy

synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples & translations of tragedy in English

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English

Alternative forms

  • tragœdy, tragoedy, tragœdie, tragoedie, tragedie (archaic)

Etymology

From the Middle English tragedie, from the Old French tragedie, from the Latin tragoedia, from the Ancient Greek τραγῳδία (tragōidía, epic play, tragedy), from τράγος (trágos, male goat) + ᾠδή (ōidḗ, song), a reference to the goat-satyrs of the theatrical plays of the Dorians.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/, /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/
  • Hyphenation: trag‧e‧dy

Noun

tragedy (countable and uncountable, plural tragedies)

  1. A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character.
    Antonym: comedy
  2. The genre of such works, and the art of producing them.
    Antonym: comedy
  3. A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

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Anagrams

  • gyrated

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