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dramatic definition

dra·matic (drə mat′ik)

adjective

  1. of or connected with drama
    1. having the characteristics of a drama, esp. conflict; like a play
    2. filled with action, emotion, or exciting qualities; vivid, striking, etc.
    3. great, marked, strong, etc. a dramatic increase in prices

Etymology: LL dramaticus < Gr dramatikos

Also Archaicdramatical dra·mat′·i·cal

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