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Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : nar-uh-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnær ə tɪv



Definition of narrative

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French narratif, from Late Latin narrativus "suited to narration," from Latin narrat-, stem of narrare (see narration).
  • adj storylike, chronological
  • noun story, tale
Example sentences :
  • The narrative was broken off short by a cry of jubilee in the court.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • His narrative is adapted alike for the juvenile mind and for the adult.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870 » by Various
  • The rest is narrative, and in it I have only desired to show the reader what it looked like.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • Yet the narrative may not be without interest, or material for reflection.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • But, leaving the history of my feelings, I must proceed with my narrative.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • This may in some measure account for the extraordinary omissions in the narrative.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • It remains only to renew the declaration, that every part of this narrative is supposed to be true.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • One day, the last time I was with him, I read the narrative of the thief on the cross.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • It is this which throws an inexpressible charm over the narrative.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • I couldn't resist interrupting his narrative to this extent.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

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