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repertorialrelating to or characteristic of a repertory or repertoire; involving a stock collection of works

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or characteristic of a repertory or repertoire; involving a stock collection of works

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrepərˈtɔːriəl/

Korean meaning: 레퍼토리의, 상설극단의; 보유 작품집과 관련된

Korean pronunciation: 레퍼**토**리얼

Example Sentences

  • The repertorial nature of the company means actors must memorize dozens of plays.
  • She preferred repertorial work because it kept her acting skills sharp and diverse.
  • The repertorial schedule was so packed that actors sometimes forgot which play they were performing that night.

repertorial

ADJECTIVE

//ˌrepərˈtɔːriəl//

relating to or characteristic of a repertory or repertoire; involving a stock collection of works

repertorial concept
💡 Concept

a theater director points to rows of organized scripts on shelves while discussing options with an actor. The shelves contain dozens of classic plays that the company regularly performs. The actor nods enthusiastically as they select from multiple familiar productions. Behind them, costume racks display outfits for different shows the theater rotates through. Other cast members organize props and materials for their ongoing cycle of performances. a theater company managing their stock collection of works that they regularly perform.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌrepərˈtɔːriəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌrepəˈtɔːriəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootrepertori
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'repertorium' meaning inventory or storehouse. The term evolved to describe the practice of theaters maintaining a collection of plays ready for performance, like keeping works stored in a warehouse.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

repertorial theater
repertorial company
repertorial system
repertorial approach
repertorial performance

📝Examples

The repertorial nature of the company means actors must memorize dozens of plays.

She preferred repertorial work because it kept her acting skills sharp and diverse.

😄 Fun example

The repertorial schedule was so packed that actors sometimes forgot which play they were performing that night.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

theatricaldramaticrepertory-basedstock

Antonyms

single-productionone-time

Related

repertoirerepertorytheatricalcompanytroupe

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