Dramatisable

/ˈdræm.ə.taɪ.zə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being adapted or converted into a dramatic work or theatrical performance.

Etymology

From dramatise (British spelling) plus -able (suffix meaning capable of being), following the productive English pattern of creating capability adjectives.

Kelly Says

The British spelling 'dramatisable' shows how -ise endings were used there historically, creating a whole alternate universe of '-ise' vs '-ize' words that linguists love to debate!

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