dramatization

[ dram-uh-tuh-zey-shuhn, drah-muh- ]

noun

1. the act of dramatizing.
2. construction or representation in dramatic form.
3. a dramatized version of a novel, historic incident, etc.

dramatization

/ dræmətaɪzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the reconstruction of an event, novel, story, etc in a form suitable for dramatic presentation
2. the art or act of dramatizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of dramatization¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; dramatize + -ation

Example Sentences

“The Saints” examines its subjects as human beings, flaws and all, in dramatizations that have the kind of cinematic feel viewers expect from a Scorsese project.

From Los Angeles Times

Adapting the book was “one of the most difficult challenges I’ve ever had as a writer,” said Zetumer, whose credits include “Patriots Day,” a dramatization of the 2013 Boston marathon bombings.

From Los Angeles Times

“Saturday Night” is a fly-on-the-wall dramatization of the tense, chaotic 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of “Saturday Night Live.”

From Los Angeles Times

"I can say without any dramatization whatsoever: If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die," Castor's warning emphasized.

From Salon

Erik had a different problem with the dramatization of the pair, who murdered their parents in 1989, and raised those concerns in a Facebook post on Friday.

From Salon