scenario
Translation
scenario, situation, outline
Examples
Let's consider the worst-case scenario.
Let's consider the worst-case scenario.
The movie's scenario was written by a famous author.
The film's scenario was written by a famous author.
Grammar Patterns
a/the ((adjective)) scenario a description of a possible course of events We must prepare for every possible scenario.
Similar Words
situation, plot, outline, script
Etymology
From Italian 'scenario', from Latin 'scaenarium' (place for scenes), from 'scaena' (scene).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'scene' in a play; a 'scenario' is the whole story or a possible story made of many scenes.