scenario

English

/sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/, /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/, /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/

noun
Definitions
  • An outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work.
  • A screenplay itself, or an outline or a treatment of it.
  • An outline or model of an expected or supposed sequence of events.

Etymology

Derived from Italian scenario derived from Latin scaena.

Origin

Latin

scaena

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