scenario

See also: scénario and scenário

English

Etymology

An Italian word (a derivation of scena (“scene”)), from Latin scaena. See scene.

Pronunciation

Noun

scenario (plural scenarios)

  1. An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.
  2. A screenplay itself, or an outline or a treatment of it.
  3. An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.
    • 2012 August 23, Alasdair Lamont, “Hearts 0-1 Liverpool”, in BBC Sport‎:
      Hearts were keen to avoid a repeat of the scenario at this stage of last season's competition, when they found themselves two goals down inside the opening quarter of an hour.

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Italian

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin scaenarium, from Latin scaena.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃeˈnarjo/

Noun

scenario m (plural scenari)

  1. scenery, set
  2. backdrop

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