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scenario

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🇺🇸

/səˈnɛrioʊ/

🇬🇧

/sɪˈnɑːriəʊ/

sequence of events

Etymology
Etymology Information

'scenario' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'scenario,' where 'scena' meant 'scene.'

Historical Evolution

'scenario' changed from the Italian word 'scenario' and eventually became the modern English word 'scenario.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a scene or setting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sequence of events or a script.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a written outline of a movie, novel, or stage work giving details of the plot and individual scenes.

The director reviewed the scenario before the shoot.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a postulated sequence or development of events.

In the worst-case scenario, we will have to close the business.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35