Dramaturgically

/ˌdræmətɜːrˈdʒɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that relates to or follows the principles and techniques of dramaturgy and theatrical construction.

Etymology

From dramaturgical + -ly suffix (in what manner), where -ly is the standard English adverb-forming suffix from Old English -lice, originally meaning 'like' or 'in the manner of.'

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Adding -ly to make adverbs is so automatic that we barely notice we're doing it, but it's been working the same way for over 1,000 years—'dramatically,' 'beautifully,' and 'unfortunately' all work the same pattern as 'dramaturgically,' one of English's most reliable word-building tricks.

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