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English word comedy comes from Ancient Greek (to 1453) κωμῳδία, and later Latin comoedia (A comedy (play).)
κωμῳδία (Ancient Greek)
comoedia (Latin)
A comedy (play).
comedie (Old French)
comedy (English)
(Medieval Europe) A narrative poem with an agreeable ending (e.g., The Divine Comedy).. (drama) A dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone.. (drama) The genre of such works.. (historical) A choric song of celebration or revel, especially in Ancient Greece.. A humorous event.. A light, amusing play with a happy ending.. Entertainment composed of jokes, satire, or humorous [...]