Narratives: meaning, definitions and examples

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narratives

 

[ หˆnรฆrษ™tษชvz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in storytelling

Narratives are stories or accounts of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious. They often have a plot, characters, setting, and theme, and are used to convey a message or entertain the audience.

Synonyms

accounts, stories, tales

Examples of usage

  • Her narratives always captivate the readers with their vivid descriptions.
  • The film festival showcased a variety of narratives from different cultures and perspectives.
Context #2 | Noun

in research

In research, narratives refer to the data collected through storytelling or personal accounts. They provide a qualitative insight into individuals' experiences and perspectives, often used in qualitative research methods.

Synonyms

accounts, stories, testimonies

Examples of usage

  • The researcher used narratives to explore the impact of social media on teenagers.
  • Her personal narrative shed light on the challenges faced by immigrants in a new country.

Translations

Translations of the word "narratives" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น narrativas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฅเคพเคเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erzรคhlungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ narasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั€ะฐั‚ะธะฒะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narracje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ฉ่ชž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉcits

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ narrativas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anlatฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์•ผ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑุฏูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narativy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naratรญvy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ™่ฟฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ narativi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™าฃะณั–ะผะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narrativlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ narrativas

Etymology

The word 'narratives' originated from the Latin word 'narrativus', meaning 'telling a story'. The concept of narratives has been a fundamental part of human communication since ancient times, with storytelling being a way to pass down traditions, beliefs, and knowledge. In modern times, narratives are used in various fields such as literature, psychology, and research to convey messages, emotions, and experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,345 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.