English · Arts & Literature
narrative
/ˈnær.ə.tɪv/
[/ˈnær.ə.tɪv/]
told story or account
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
Example
The film's narrative jumps between the past and present, slowly revealing the family's hidden secret.
The film's narrative jumps between the past and present, slowly revealing the family's hidden secret.
Etymology
From Latin 'narrativus' (suited to telling), from 'narrare' (to tell).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in literature, film, and discussions of how stories or events are framed.