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non-narratively

|non-nar-ra-tive-ly|

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/nɒnˈnærətɪvli/

(non-narrative)

not story-based

Base FormNoun
non-narrativenon-narrativity
Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-narratively' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'narrative,' which comes from the Latin word '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,' and the adverbial form 'non-narratively' was derived.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'narrative' meant 'telling a story,' and 'non-narrative' evolved to mean 'not telling a story,' with 'non-narratively' describing the manner of presentation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is not narrative; not telling a story or not structured as a narrative.

The film was presented non-narratively, focusing on visual and emotional impact rather than a linear storyline.

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Last updated: 2025/06/02 11:47