Tom Stoppard

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A British dramatist: Tom Stoppard is a renowned British playwright and screenwriter, known for his intellectually demanding and witty works. He was born in Czechoslovakia in 1937.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The works of Tom Stoppard often explore philosophical themes.
    • We are studying a play by Tom Stoppard in our drama class.
Advanced Usage
  • "Stoppardian" (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style of Tom Stoppard's work, especially its intellectual wit, wordplay, and exploration of philosophical ideas.
    • The dialogue in that film was wonderfully Stoppardian.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sir Tom Stoppard: His full title after being knighted in 1997.
  • Playwright: A person who writes plays, a term that describes Tom Stoppard's primary profession.
  • Dramatist: Another term for a playwright or writer of dramas.
Synonyms
  • Playwright: A writer of plays.
  • Dramatist: A writer who composes dramas.
Related Phrases
  • "A Stoppard play": A common phrase referring to any theatrical work written by Tom Stoppard.
    • Attending a Stoppard play is always a stimulating experience.
Noun
  1. British dramatist (born in Czechoslovakia in 1937)