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Narrative: meaning, definitions and examples

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narrative

 

[ ˈnarətɪv ]

Noun / Adjective
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Context #1 | Noun

storytelling

A narrative is a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious. It is a way of presenting a series of events or experiences in an organized and coherent manner.

Synonyms

account, story, tale

Examples of usage

  • The novel is a complex narrative that spans several generations.
  • Her narrative of the expedition was both thrilling and informative.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing a story

Relating to the telling of a story or the way in which a story is told.

Synonyms

chronicling, descriptive, storytelling

Examples of usage

  • The narrative structure of the film was innovative and engaging.
  • His narrative style is known for its vivid descriptions and compelling characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "narrative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 narrativa

🇮🇳 कथा

🇩🇪 Erzählung

🇮🇩 narasi

🇺🇦 наратив

🇵🇱 narracja

🇯🇵 物語

🇫🇷 narration

🇪🇸 narrativa

🇹🇷 anlatı

🇰🇷 서사

🇸🇦 سرد

🇨🇿 vyprávění

🇸🇰 rozprávanie

🇨🇳 叙述

🇸🇮 pripoved

🇮🇸 frásögn

🇰🇿 әңгіме

🇬🇪 ნარატივი

🇦🇿 narrativ

🇲🇽 narrativa

Word origin

The word 'narrative' originated from the Latin word 'narrativus', which means 'telling a story'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. Narratives have been an essential part of human communication and culture, serving as a way to pass down knowledge, entertain, and connect with others.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,889, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.