"theatric" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From Late Latin theātricus, equivalent to theatre + -ic. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|LL.|theātricus}} Late Latin theātricus, {{af|en|theatre|-ic}} theatre + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} theatric (not comparable)
  1. Relating to acting or the theater, theatrical. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: theatrick [obsolete]

Alternative forms

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