diegetically

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adverb

In a diegetic way or manner.

“The music in the documentary is only used diegetically: there is no soundtrack.”

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Meanings

adverbdiegetically (comparative more diegetically, superlative most diegetically)

comparative more diegetically · superlative most diegetically

  1. In a diegetic way or manner.

    The music in the documentary is only used diegetically: there is no soundtrack.

Origin

From diegetic + -ally.

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Cite this entry
APA

diegetically. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diegetically

MLA

“diegetically.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diegetically. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “diegetically,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diegetically.

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