or the.atre n [ME theatre, fr. MF, fr. L theatrum, fr. Gk theatron, fr. theasthai to view, fr. thea act of seeing; akin to Gk thauma miracle]
Появление:
(14c)
Определение:
1 a: an outdoor structure for dramatic performances or spectacles in ancient Greece and Rome b: a building for dramatic performances c: a building or area for showing motion pictures 2: a place or sphere of enactment of usu. significant events or action <the ~ of public life> 3 a: a place rising by steps or gradations <a woody ~ of stateliest view --John Milton> b: a room often with rising tiers of seats for assemblies (as for lectures or surgical demonstrations) 4 a: dramatic literature: plays b: dramatic representation as an art or profession: drama 5 a: dramatic or theatrical quality or effectiveness b: spectacle 1a
Часть речи:
adj
Появление:
(1977)
Определение:
of, relating to, or appropriate for use in a theater of operations <~ nuclear weapons>