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presentationalism
[ prez-uhn-tey-shuh-nl-iz-uhm, pree-zen- ]
/ ˌprɛz ənˈteɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm, ˌpri zɛn- /
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noun Theater.
a style of production in which the audience is addressed directly with songs, skits, exposition, etc., and no attempt is made at realism.
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Origin of presentationalism
First recorded in 1885–90; presentational + -ism
Words nearby presentationalism
present, presentable, present arms, presentation, presentational, presentationalism, presentationism, presentative, presentative realism, present-day, presentee
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