tragedy — an event causing great suffering, destruction, or distress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an event causing great suffering, destruction, or distress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrædʒədi/
Example Sentences
- The real tragedy is that he spent his entire paycheck on cryptocurrency right before the crash.
- It would be a tragedy if this amazing pizza gets cold while we're taking photos for Instagram.
- The oil spill was an environmental tragedy that took years to recover from.
tragedy
NOUN[/ˈtrædʒədi/]
an event causing great suffering, destruction, or distress
an event causing great suffering, destruction, or distress
No strategy or majesty could prevent this tragedy
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from ancient Greek theatrical practices, specifically from choral songs performed during Dionysian festivals as ritual offerings involving sacrificial goats. The term emerged from the solemn, mournful choral compositions sung to honor the god Dionysus, which became the foundation of Greek tragic drama.
Breakdown
tragos (goat) + ode (song) = 'goat song.' The compound combines the Greek noun for goat with the noun for song, reflecting the ritual context of these performances in ancient religious ceremonies.
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📝Examples
“The real tragedy is that he spent his entire paycheck on cryptocurrency right before the crash.”
“It would be a tragedy if this amazing pizza gets cold while we're taking photos for Instagram.”
“The oil spill was an environmental tragedy that took years to recover from.”
“My mom considers it a personal tragedy when the Wi-Fi goes down for more than five minutes.”
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