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tragedy

noun

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.

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  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.

  2. The genre of such works, and the art of producing them.

  3. A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury.

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