scenario
UK: sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ | US: səˈnær.i.oʊ
n. a written outline of a film, play, or other performance, detailing plot, characters, and scenes
n. a postulated sequence or development of events
n. a setting or situation in which something might occur
scenario = scen<stage> + ario<noun suffix>
- scen (from Latin scaena, meaning "stage" or "scene")
- ario (Italian noun-forming suffix, indicating a related concept or place)
Etymology Origin:
The word scenario originates from Italian scenario, derived from Latin scaena (meaning "stage" or "scene"). Initially used in theater to describe a script outline, it later expanded to denote hypothetical sequences of events in broader contexts. The suffix -ario (common in Italian) helps form nouns related to the root concept, preserving the theatrical essence while adapting to modern abstract uses.
The director reviewed the scenario before filming began.
Economists predicted a worst-case scenario for the market.
The game allows players to create their own scenarios.
The team practiced emergency scenarios for disaster response.
The novel’s scenario was inspired by historical events.