scriptment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A written work by a movie or television screenwriter that combines elements of a script and treatment, especially the dialogue elements, which are formatted the same as in a screenplay.

Word forms

scriptment scriptments

Etymology

Blend of script + treatment. Coined by Canadian filmmaker James Cameron, possibly during his early involvement in the development of the Spider-Man film series.

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