narrative

The definition of a narrative is a story or tale of events.

(noun)

An example of a narrative is "The Gift of the Magi."

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See narrative in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of, or having the nature of, narration; in story form
  2. occupied or concerned with narration: a narrative poet

Origin: L narrativus

noun

  1. a story; account; tale
  2. the art or practice of narrating; narration

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See narrative in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A narrated account; a story.
  2. The art, technique, or process of narrating.
adjective
  1. Consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story: narrative poetry.
  2. Of or relating to narration: narrative skill.

Related Forms:

  • narˈra·tive·ly adverb

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