narrative — a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnærətɪv/
Korean meaning: 이야기, 서술, 내러티브
Korean pronunciation: 나-러-티브 (강세: 나)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's narrative about her first date involved three chickens and a broken umbrella.
- The company's official narrative completely ignored the pizza incident.
- Students need to develop strong narrative writing skills for the college entrance exam.
narrative
NOUN//ˈnærətɪv//
a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious
Grandmother telling an engaging story
The narrator described every scene with incredible detail.
A native storyteller weaves a creative narrative
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'narrativus,' derived from 'narrare' meaning 'to tell or relate.' The Latin root likely comes from 'gnarus' meaning 'knowing' or 'acquainted with.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's narrative about her first date involved three chickens and a broken umbrella.”
“The company's official narrative completely ignored the pizza incident.”
“Students need to develop strong narrative writing skills for the college entrance exam.”
“The historical narrative of the war has changed over the decades.”
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