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Narrative

/ˈnæɹətɪv/

The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.

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📖 Definitions of "Narrative"

noun

1
The systematic recitation of an event or series of events.
2
That which is narrated.
3
A representation of an event or story.
4
(creative writing) A manner of conveying a story, fictional or otherwise, in a body of work.
"The plot is full of holes, but the narrative is extremely compelling."

adjective

1
Telling a story.
2
Overly talkative; garrulous.
3
Of or relating to narration.
"the narrative thrust of a film"

🔄 Synonyms of "Narrative"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
recitalnoun	A vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist.
yarnnoun	(uncountable) A twisted strand of fibre used for knitting or weaving.
talenoun	A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.
storynoun	An account of real or fictional events.
narrationnoun	That which is narrated or recounted; an orderly recital of the details and particulars of some transaction or event, or of a series of transactions or events; a story or narrative.
communicative	Eager to communicate; talkative.
communicatory	Whose function is to communicate

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Narrative"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
narrationnoun	That which is narrated or recounted; an orderly recital of the details and particulars of some transaction or event, or of a series of transactions or events; a story or narrative.
storynoun	An account of real or fictional events.
recitalnoun	A vocal, instrumental or visual performance by a soloist.
communicatory	Whose function is to communicate
talenoun	A rehearsal of what has occurred; narrative; discourse; statement; history; story.
communicative	Eager to communicate; talkative.
yarnnoun	(uncountable) A twisted strand of fibre used for knitting or weaving.
storytellingnoun	The act and skills of presenting stories and tales.
storylinenoun	(literature) The plot of a story.
recitationnoun	The act of publicly reciting something previously memorized.
plotnoun	(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.
portrayalnoun	The result of portraying; a representation, description, or portrait.
wordingnoun	A choice of words and the style in which they are used in a given context.
speechnoun	(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
briefingnoun	A meeting to share a concise summary of a current situation, especially in close preparation for an operation or undertaking.
interpretationnoun	(countable) An act of interpreting or explaining something unclear; a translation; a version.
overviewnoun	A brief summary, as of a book or a presentation.
descriptivenoun	(grammar) An adjective (or other descriptive word)
presentationnoun	The act of presenting, or something presented.
commentarynoun	An oral relation of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs.