noun

dramatization

dramatisation, theatrical representation

The movie is a dramatization of a true story.

The film is a dramatisation of a true story.

His dramatization of the event was very effective.

His dramatisation of the event was very effective.

a dramatisation of ((sth.)) a portrayal of (sth.) in a dramatic form The film is a dramatisation of a true story.

Synonyms: adaptation, portrayal, representation

From 'drama' + '-ize' (to make) + '-ation' (noun suffix), meaning 'the act of making into a drama'.

Think of adding 'drama' to a story to make it more exciting. That's a 'dramatisation'.

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