tragedy

== English == === Alternative forms === tragœdy, tragoedy, tragœdie, tragoedie, tragedie (archaic) === Etymology === From the Middle English tragedie, from the Old French tragedie, from the Latin tragoedia, from the Ancient Greek τραγῳδία (tragōidía, “epic play, tragedy”), from τράγος (trágos, “male goat”) + ᾠδή (ōidḗ, “song”), possibly a reference to the goat-satyrs of the theatrical plays of the Dorians, or according to Beekes possibly to a goat given as prize, though the etymology remains uncertain. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/, /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ Hyphenation: trag‧e‧dy === Noun === tragedy (countable and uncountable, plural tragedies) A drama or similar work, in which the main character is brought to ruin or otherwise suffers the extreme consequences of some tragic flaw or weakness of character. Antonym: comedy The genre of such works, and the art of producing them. Antonym: comedy A disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === === Anagrams === gyrated