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narratively

|nar-ra-tive-ly|

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/ˈnærətɪvli/

(narrative)

storytelling

Base FormPluralNoun
narrativenarrativesnarratives
Etymology
Etymology Information

'narratively' originates from the Latin word 'narrativus,' which means 'suited to narration.'

Historical Evolution

'narrativus' transformed into the Old French word 'narratif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'narrative,' from which 'narratively' is derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'suited to narration,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a manner that relates to storytelling.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that relates to the telling of a story or account.

The film was narratively complex, weaving multiple storylines together.

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Last updated: 2025/05/24 19:30