Narrative: meaning, definitions and examples
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narrative
[ ˈnarətɪv ]
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
Examples of usage
- The novel is a complex narrative that spans several generations.
- Her narrative of the expedition was both thrilling and informative.
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
- वर्णन
- कहानी
🇩🇪 Erzählung
- Geschichte
- Darstellung
🇮🇩 narasi
🇺🇦 наратив
- оповідь
- розповідь
🇵🇱 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.