English Explanatory Dictionary

microdrama

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A filming style characterized by close-up camera work focusing on the reactions of a single character.
  2. A very short film clip or acted scene.
  3. A dramatic interaction or event of very short duration.

Word forms

microdrama microdramas

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-der.? Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós)der. English micro- Ancient Greek δρᾰ́ω (drắō) Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Ancient Greek -μᾰ (-mă) Ancient Greek δρᾶμᾰ (drâmă)bor. Late Latin drāmabor. English drama English microdrama From micro- + drama.

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