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Definition of Scenical
1. scenic [adj]
Medical Definition of Scenical
1. Of or pertaining to scenery; of the nature of scenery; theatrical. "All these situations communicate a scenical animation to the wild romance, if treated dramatically." (De Quincey) Origin: L. Scaenicus, scenicus, Gr., cf. F. Scenique. See Scene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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Literary usage of Scenical
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1. Select Discourses by John Smith, Simon Patrick, John Worthington (1821)
"... What the meaning of those actions ix that are frequently attributed to the
prophets, whether they mere real, or only imaginary and scenical. ..."
2. English Prose and Poetry (1137-1892) by John Matthews Manly (1916)
"Nay, this occasion in me, who look upon the distinctions amongst men to be merely
scenical, raised reflections upon the emptiness of all human perfection ..."
3. The Agamemnon of Aeschylus by Aeschylus (1831)
"The ancient theatres were not only used for scenical representations, but for
contests in music and in other departments of genius or of skill. ..."
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