What's the difference between dramatic and tragic?

Dramatic


Definition:

  • (a.) Alt. of Dramatical

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Direct fetal digitalization led to a reduction in umbilical artery resistance, a decline in the abdominal circumference from 20.3 to 17.8 cm, and resolution of the ascites within 72 h. Despite this dramatic response to therapy, fetal death occurred on day 5 of treatment.
  • (2) Hepatic enzyme elevations were more dramatic after blunt trauma, reflecting greater hepatocellular disruption.
  • (3) Defibrotide prevents the dramatic fall of creatine phosphokinase activity in the ischemic ventricle: metabolic changes which reflect changes in the cells affected by prolonged ischemia.
  • (4) This transient paresis was accompanied by a dramatic fall in the MFCV concomitant with a shift of the power spectrum to the lower frequencies.
  • (5) The 21K peptide had little direct effect on the selection of promoters in vitro as measured by this technique, but it dramatically increased the translatability of the product.
  • (6) Electrical stimulation of afferent pathways at intensities just below threshold for eliciting action potentials resulted in a dramatic decrease in JSCP threshold.
  • (7) Guardian Australia reported last week that morale at the national laboratory had fallen dramatically, with one in three staff “seriously considering” leaving their jobs in the wake of the cuts.
  • (8) Although statistical analysis did not show dramatic changes in all these parameters, some individual extreme values were substantially altered.
  • (9) The most striking feature of some industrialized countries is a dramatic reduction of the prevalence of dental caries among school-aged children.
  • (10) Galactosylsphingosine had already accumulated at birth and dramatically increased with age.
  • (11) Jack Straw, foreign secretary at the time of the Iraq war, took a less dramatic view.
  • (12) The Vc was dramatically increased in the qk, slightly decreased in the shi, and close to control in the mld.
  • (13) Injection of carbachol into the AV3V produced the expected natriuresis, which was accompanied within 20 min by a dramatic rise in the plasma ANP concentration and a rise in ANP content in the medial basal hypothalamus, the neurohypophysis, and particularly the anterior hypophysis but without alterations in the content of ANP in the lungs or the right or left atrium.
  • (14) A course of corticosteroid therapy resulted in dramatic, sustained, clinical and electromyographic improvement, normalization of CSF IgG synthesis rate, and disappearance of the oligoclonal bands.
  • (15) The dramatic nationwide increase of primary and secondary syphilis in women has precipitated a dramatic rise in congenital syphilis.
  • (16) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats have suffered a dramatic slump in support as a result of their role in the coalition and are now barely ahead of the Greens with an average rating of about 8% in the polls.
  • (17) Radioimmunoassay measurements of prostaglandins (PGs) E2, F2 alpha, 6-keto-PGF1 alpha and thromboxane (Tx) B2 in 24 h urine specimens from a male and a female healthy volunteer on several consecutive days revealed a dramatic increase of PGE2, PGF2 alpha, 6-keto-PGF1 alpha on days, upon which they had sexual intercourse; only TxB2 remained stable.
  • (18) We show how this model would explain the perinatal or infantile onset of the disease, the variability of the rate of evolution between the different SMA forms, and the fact that motoneuron loss is much more dramatic in SMA than in even advanced cases of myopathy.
  • (19) The poll – which sets the stage for a tense and dramatic run to referendum day – suggests that, among the undecideds, more are inclined to vote Remain than Leave.
  • (20) Its complete removal results in dramatic relief of proptosis.

Tragic


Definition:

  • (n.) A writer of tragedy.
  • (a.) Alt. of Tragical
  • (n.) A tragedy; a tragic drama.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) It seems tragic, then, that so little of these principles transfer over to the container in which the work is done.
  • (2) The authors describe several recent court cases in which judges have ignored or distorted acceptable clinical practices, conceivably creating a new liability standard whereby a tragic outcome is considered the result of failure to apply appropriate judgment.
  • (3) This is all the more tragic in view of the fact that Correa sees himself as a builder of the nation state.
  • (4) Several people have told Guardian Australia of their memories of Charlie, hoping that he is remembered as more than just another tragic statistic.
  • (5) "We are providing consular support to his family at this tragic time, and we ask that the media respect the privacy of those grieving."
  • (6) Now Brokeback Mountain, the tragic love story of two American cowboys, is looking to again chart new territory.
  • (7) Trump’s tragic Nam story is captured in the film Apocalypse Ow.” On Late Night with Seth Meyers, the comic examined the timing of Trump’s Nordstrom tweet, noting that it came just 21 minutes after he was supposed to be in his daily intelligence briefing.
  • (8) Press treatment of the McCann family following the tragic disappearance of their daughter Madeleine, for starters.
  • (9) Anthony Wells, director of YouGov’s political and social research team, said: “While there will be speculation about whether this movement is connected to the tragic death of Jo Cox, we do not think that it is... We are now in the final week of the referendum campaign and the swing back towards the status quo appears to be in full force.” EU referendum voters unconvinced by scare tactics: ‘I just want to do what’s right’ Read more Today, both sides will resume their battle to capture the votes of the undecided and to persuade people to switch sides, though both the Leave and Remain camps say that the manner of their campaigning will be more sober and less combative.
  • (10) The number of self-inflicted deaths occurring in prisons in England and Wales is currently at record levels.” A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said: “These are tragic cases, and our thoughts continue to be with the family and friends of Ian Brown and Daniel Dunkley.
  • (11) The name may have changed, but the play and many of its leading characters remain the same – arguably the most brutal and tragic situation anywhere in the world during the last 20 years.
  • (12) One of the most tragic aspects of child abuse and neglect is that it is so often perpetuated from one generation to another.
  • (13) Tragically, Qhorin is focused with laser-like precision on the wrong enemy.
  • (14) "The thoughts and prayers of all in the taskforce are with his family and friends at this tragic time."
  • (15) Or perhaps it is the tragic case of Barack Obama that Patel has in mind?
  • (16) Taking a break from rehearsal, police baton in hand, the 34-year-old said: "It doesn't point to anybody, but it brings to the fore the pain the tragic event cost.
  • (17) "Investigations are ongoing and it may be sometime before a full picture emerges of what happened and how this tragic accident came to pass."
  • (18) MTV said it was not an "easy decision" to cancel but that given Gandee's "essential presence" as the star of the show, and his tragic death, it was "not appropriate" to continue.
  • (19) Napoleon, Hitler, various people tried this out, and it ends tragically.
  • (20) This would all be tragically lost if these proposals are agreed.