Dramatic vs Climactic - What's the difference?

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Dramatic is a synonym of climactic.


As adjectives the difference between dramatic and climactic

is that dramatic is dramatic while climactic is of, pertaining to, or constituting a climax; reaching a decisive moment or point of greatest tension.

Other Comparisons: What's the difference?

dramatic

English

Alternative forms

* dramatick

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to the drama.
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  • Striking in appearance or effect.
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  • * {{quote-magazine, date=2013-08-17, volume=408, issue=8849, magazine=(The Economist)
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  • Having a powerful, expressive singing voice.
  • Derived terms

    * nondramatic

    climactic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, pertaining to, or constituting a climax; reaching a decisive moment or point of greatest tension.
  • * The race ended in a climactic , neck-and-neck scramble for the finish line.
  • Usage notes

    Do not confuse with climatic, which relates to climate.