tragedy

Meanings

• noun

  A drama based on a true or fictional sorrowful event, typically one involving death and resulting in the destruction or downfall of a character.

  - "The novel is a tragic tale of love and loss."
  - "Macbeth is a famous example of a Shakespearean tragedy."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

comedy , comedy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tragedy
agony , legacy , symphony , relegate

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Variants

List of all variants of tragedy that leads to same result
tragedies , tragedy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word tragodia, meaning 'goat song'. In ancient Greek drama, a tragic hero was accompanied by a goat as a sacrifice to Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and theater.

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Trivia

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1. The ancient Greeks believed that watching tragedies would help them purge their emotions and prepare them for life.

2. Tragedy is often characterized by a sense of irony, where the tragic hero's downfall is brought about by their own actions or mistakes.

3. The word tragedy comes from the Greek word tragodia, which means 'goat song'. In ancient Greece, a goat was sacrificed during a tragedy as a tribute to Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and theater.

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Related Concepts

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1. Comedy: The opposite of tragedy, comedy is a genre of literature, drama, and other forms of art that uses humor, irony, and lightheartedness to entertain and engage audiences.

2. Drama: A genre of literature, performance, and other forms of art that is intended to be more serious and realistic than comedy. Tragedy is a subgenre of drama.

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Culture

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Tragedy has been a significant form of artistic expression since ancient Greek times. It has been used to explore themes of human suffering, fate, and morality. Many famous tragedies have been written by playwrights such as Shakespeare, Sophocles, and Euripides.

How to Memorize "tragedy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene from a tragedy, such as a character mourning the loss of a loved one or a tragic event unfolding. Try to create a vivid mental image of the scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word tragedy with feelings of sadness, loss, and sorrow. Try to remember the emotions that come to mind when you think of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-R-A-G-E-D-Y to remember the definition of tragedy: 'Tragedy is a Genre of Drama that Explores deep emotions, often resulting in death or downfall of a character.'

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