Question

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What does this online dictionary entry suggest about the etymology of the word theater?

theater
/'THēədər/
noun

1 a: a building or area for dramatic performances
b: a building or area for showing motion pictures
c: an outdoor structure for dramatic performances or spectacles in ancient Greece and Rome


A.The word changed from a noun to an adjective.
B.The word was introduced by the Vikings.
C.The word is Greek in origin.
D.The word's meaning has changed a lot over time..

Answer 1

C.The word is Greek in origin.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The online dictionary suggests the following:

C. The word is Greek in origin.

Step-by-step explanation:

After reading the three definitions of "theater", we can see the word did not change meanings that much. All in all, it refers to a space where dramatic performances, be them live or not, take place.

The dictionary entry does not show a change in word category. The word is just a noun. It also implies nothing related to Vikings.

The correct answer is letter C. The entry implies that the word theater is most likely Greek in origin, since it was used in ancient Greece and Rome.