Tom Stoppard
Definition
- 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
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British dramatist (born in Czechoslovakia in 1937)
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