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narratively

nar·ra·tive
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nar-uh-tiv]
    • /ˈnær ə tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nar-uh-tiv]
    • /ˈnær ə tɪv/

Definitions of narratively word

  • noun narratively a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious. 1
  • noun narratively a book, literary work, etc., containing such a story. 1
  • noun narratively the art, technique, or process of narrating, or of telling a story: Somerset Maugham was a master of narrative. 1
  • noun narratively a story that connects and explains a carefully selected set of supposedly true events, experiences, or the like, intended to support a particular viewpoint or thesis: to rewrite the prevailing narrative about masculinity; the narrative that our public schools are failing. 1
  • adjective narratively consisting of or being a narrative: a narrative poem. 1
  • adjective narratively of or relating to narration, or the telling of a story: My English teacher's narrative skill makes characters seem to come to life. 1

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Origin of narratively

First appearance:

before 1445
One of the 25% oldest English words
1445-55; (adjective) < Middle French narratif (adjective and noun), from Late Latin narrātīvus “suitable for narration, narration” from narrāt-, stem of narrātus, perfect participle of narrāre “to narrate” + -ive

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Parts of speech for Narratively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

narratively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

narratively usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for narratively

adverb narratively

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