PERIPETY Meaning and
Definition
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Peripety is a term that originated from ancient Greek drama and is commonly used in literary and dramatic contexts. It refers to a sudden and significant change in the direction, fortune, or circumstances of a character or a situation.
In literature and drama, peripety is used to create dramatic tension and to propel the plot forward by introducing unexpected and often dramatic shifts in events. These changes can completely alter the dynamics of a story, leading to a complete reversal of fortune for the protagonist or other characters involved. Peripety can occur suddenly, catching the characters and the audience off guard, which adds to its dramatic impact.
The term can also denote a crucial turning point or a significant moment in any narrative, not limited to theater or literature. It signifies a point of no return or a pivotal moment that drastically changes the course of events. Peripety can occur in various forms, such as a plot twist, a revelation, a sudden loss or gain, the introduction of a new character, or a major decision made by a character.
Ultimately, peripety serves as a narrative tool to engage readers or viewers by introducing unexpected and sometimes shocking turns in the story. It helps maintain suspense, keeps the audience interested, and deepens the complexity of the plot and character development.
Common Misspellings for PERIPETY
- peripetie
- oeripety
- leripety
- -eripety
- 0eripety
- pwripety
- psripety
- pdripety
- prripety
- p4ripety
- p3ripety
- peeipety
- pedipety
- pefipety
- petipety
- pe5ipety
- pe4ipety
- perupety
- perjpety
- perkpety
Etymology of PERIPETY
The word "peripety" is derived from the Greek word "peripeteia" (περιπέτεια), pronounced pe-ree-pe-tee-a. "Peripeteia" is a compound word consisting of "peri" meaning "around" or "about", and "peteia" meaning "fall" or "falling". In Ancient Greek literature, peripeteia referred to a sudden or unexpected change of fortune or reversal of circumstances for a character or plot in a play or narrative. Over time, "peripeteia" evolved into "peripety" in English, maintaining the same meaning of a dramatic change or shift in a story or situation.
Similar spelling words for PERIPETY
- PARBIT,
- barbute,
- barbate,
- prabodh,
- pauropoda,
- Peraeopod,
- prebought,
- PROPET,
- PPARBETA,
- prebait,
- barbed,
- Porpita,
- Toucan-barbet,
- Praepotio,
- Prabhat,
- probate-court,
- perpetuity,
- BBRPD,
- praeputii,
- prebid,
- barbata,
- Probate-duty,
- bearpit,
- PPREPT,
- pauropod,
- prepaid,
- Barbati,
- barbed-wire,
- BRBD,
- parapeytoia,
- burped,
- Bribed,
- barhopped,
- Proped,
- barabati,
- parhypate,
- BRPIT,
- biorobot,
- barbuda,
- Periapt,
- prabuty,
- berobbed,
- parbati,
- barbet,
- browbeat,
- probity,
- Parapodia,
- pribadi,
- peripatetic,
- barbad,
- PARRPAT,
- bewrapt,
- barbut,
- PARABET,
- peropod,
- PRPPT,
- PROPTY,
- pereiopod,
- Probot,
- PPARBETA/DELTA,
- barbat,
- barpeta,
- peripeteia,
- prapawadee,
- berobed,
- burbot,
- pripet,
- under-propped,
- PBREPT,
- barbette,
- PREPD,
- prapat,
- prebade,
- PROBATIO,
- bar bit,
- pripyat,
- Bewrapped,
- bareboat,
- PROBIT,
- parapet,
- Propped,
- Perpetua,
- powerboat,
- re-probate,
- pereopod,
- ex-probate,
- burbet,
- parped,
- peripetia,
- borrow pit,
- probate,
- barbato,
- Propodia,
- PREBADD,
- perpetuo,
- prepped,
- Probed,
- antigua-barbuda,
- barbudo.
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