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unity of action

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The classical unity that states that a play should have one action that it follows, with minimal subplots.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, literature, media, publishing, theater

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History

Etymology

* Rhymes: -ækʃən

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: toiminnan ykseys — unity of action
  • French: unité d'action — unity of action
  • Polish: jedność akcji — unity of action