Definition

Describing something that has been written or planned in advance, often referring to a performance or presentation that follows a specific text.

Example

The actors delivered their lines perfectly because they were well-prepared with the scripted dialogue.

Conversation

Did you see that new play that just opened?

Yeah, I did! I heard it was completely scripted and not improvised at all.

That makes sense, the dialogue felt really smooth and polished.

Definitely! It's interesting how much planning goes into a good performance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scripted → It is formed from "script" (from Latin "scriptum", meaning something written) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating past tense or completed action). The word "scripted" means something that has been written down or prepared in advance.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has been 'written' ('script') and is now completed ('-ed'). This helps you remember that 'scripted' refers to something that has been written out beforehand.

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