narrative

noun
UK: /ˈnærətɪv/
US: /ˈnærətɪv/

  1. A story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.

    1. The narrative was about a young girl's journey.
    2. The film's narrative explores themes of love, loss, and redemption through compelling visuals.

  2. A way of explaining or understanding events; a particular version of a story or event.

    1. His narrative of the accident seemed plausible.
    2. The official narrative of the war is increasingly challenged by historians presenting alternative evidence.

Synonyms

story account tale chronicle report description
narrative adjective

  1. Consisting of or relating to a story.

    1. The poem has a narrative structure.
    2. The book combines narrative and analytical approaches to explore the topic in depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "narrative" in English means: A story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious., A way of explaining or understanding events; a particular version of a story or event..

The phonetic transcription of "narrative" is /ˈnærətɪv/ in British English and /ˈnærətɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "narrative": story, account, tale, chronicle, report, description.

Example usage of "narrative": "The narrative was about a young girl's journey.". More examples on the page.