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What does this online dictionary entry suggest about the etymology of the word theater?

theater
/'THēədər/
noun

1 a: a building or area for dramatic performances
b: a building or area for showing motion pictures
c: an outdoor structure for dramatic performances or spectacles in ancient Greece and Rome
The word's meaning has changed a lot over time..
The word was introduced by the Vikings.
The word is Greek in origin.
The word changed from a noun to an adjective.

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Answered by maashardamobile85
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Answer:

a building or area for dramatic performances

b: a building or area for showing motion pictures

c: an outdoor structure for dramatic performances or spectacles in ancient Greece and Rome

The word's meaning has changed a lot over time..

The word was introduced by the Vikings.

The word is Greek in origin.

The word changed from a noun to an adjective.

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Answered by Hansika4871
0

Option a is the answer:

The theatre is a building or area for dramatic performances.

  • Etymology in the English language is used to define the study of usually a single word and the history behind the aforementioned word.
  • The etymology of theatre is derived from three languages, Old French, Latin, and Greek. Theatre is from old french, Theatrum is derived from Latin, and Greek is theatron which is defined as a place for viewing or theomai which means to see or to observe.
  • These make up the meaning of the word theatre. Theatre is defined as a place consisting of seating for the purpose of watching plays, performances related to music, and many other occasions such as ceremonies.

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