repertorial — relating 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/
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
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
repertori- (from Latin repertorium: storehouse/inventory) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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.”
“The repertorial schedule was so packed that actors sometimes forgot which play they were performing that night.”
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