non-narrative
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/nɒnˈnærətɪv/
not story-based
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-narrative' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'narrative' from Latin 'narrativus', meaning 'telling a story'.
Historical Evolution
'Narrativus' transformed into the Old French word 'narratif', and eventually became the modern English word 'narrative'. The prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-narrative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'narrative' meant 'telling a story', and 'non-narrative' evolved to mean 'not telling a story'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not involving or relating to a story or sequence of events.
The film was non-narrative, focusing more on visual aesthetics than a storyline.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42