Scenario
/səˈnɑːrioʊ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA predicted or imagined sequence of events; a possible situation.
/səˈnɑːrioʊ/
A possible situation or sequence of events.
The team brainstormed various disaster scenarios.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning a party. You might think about different 'scenarios' like what if it rains (indoor plan!), or what if the DJ is late (backup music!).
👶 For kids: A scenario is like a made-up story of what might happen.
More Examples
The report outlined several possible scenarios for future growth.
They created a scenario where the protagonist overcame all obstacles.
How It's Used
"The company is preparing different scenarios for the economic downturn."
"The writer pitched a detailed scenario for the new movie."
"We need to consider all potential scenarios before making a decision."
The written version of a film's plot or a play's plot; the screenplay or script.
/səˈnɑːrioʊ/
A written outline of a film or play.
The scenario for the new series was praised for its originality.
💡 Simply: The 'scenario' for a movie is like a detailed roadmap of the story, with the characters, the setting, and what happens in each scene.
👶 For kids: The scenario is the script or plan for a movie or play.
More Examples
She's writing a scenario for a short film.
The workshop focused on how to write a compelling scenario.
How It's Used
"The director worked closely with the screenwriter to adapt the scenario."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
worst-case scenario
The most negative outcome that could occur.
"The company prepared for the worst-case scenario of a major economic recession."
From Italian *scenario*, from *scena* ('scene'), from Latin *scaena*, from Greek *skēnē* ('stage, scene').
The word 'scenario' gained popularity in English in the early 20th century, primarily associated with the film industry.
Memory tip
Think of a movie *scene* -- it's a segment of a larger *scenario*.
Word Origin
"stage, scene"