Satire Definition
satire
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English
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Implied in satiric (attested in 1387), from Latin satira, from earlier satura, from lanx satura (“full dish”), from feminine of satur. Altered in Latin by influence of Ancient Greek σάτυρος (saturos, “satyr”), on the mistaken notion that the form is related to the Greek σατυρικό δράμα (saturiko drama, “satyr drama”).
Noun
satire (countable and uncountable; plural satires)
- (uncountable) A literary technique of writing or art which principally ridicules its subject often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change. Humour is often used to aid this.
- (countable) A satirical work.
Derived terms
External links
- satire in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- satire in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
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Danish
Pronunciation
- IPA: /satiːrə/, [saˈtˢiːɐ]
Noun
satire c. (singular definite satiren, plural indefinite satirer)
Inflection
Inflection of satire| common gender | Singular | Plural | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite | |
| nominative, dative and accusative | satire | satiren | satirer | satirerne |
| genitive | satires | satirens | satirers | satirernes |
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External links
- Satire on the Danish Wikipedia.da.Wikipedia
French
Noun
satire f. (plural satires)
Italian
Noun
satire f.
- Plural form of satira.
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Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts. In satire, vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, and society itself, into improvement. Although satire is usually meant to be funny, its greater purpose is often constructive social criticism, using wit as a weapon.