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diegetically

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

In a diegetic way or manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The music in the documentary is only used diegetically: there is no soundtrack.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English diegetic Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al Middle English -ly Middle English -ally English -ally English diegetically From diegetic + -ally.