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diegesis

Pronunciation: /ˌdʌɪəˈdʒiːsɪs/
Definition of diegesis

noun (plural diegeses /-siːz/)

  • a narrative or plot, typically in a film.

Derivatives

diegetic

Pronunciation: /-ˈdʒɛtɪk/
adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek diēgēsis 'narrative'

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Definition of diegesis in the US English dictionary

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