'dramaturgy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dramatourgia,' where 'drama' meant 'action' and 'ourgia' meant 'work.'

'dramatourgia' transformed into the German word 'Dramaturgie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dramaturgy.'

Initially, it meant 'the work of drama,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the art of dramatic composition.'