storywise
|sto-ry-wise|
C1
/ˈstɔːriˌwaɪz/
narrative perspective
Etymology
Etymology Information
'storywise' originates from the combination of 'story' and the suffix '-wise', where 'story' refers to a narrative or account of events, and '-wise' is used to form adverbs indicating manner or respect.
Historical Evolution
'story' from Old French 'estorie', and '-wise' from Old English 'wise', meaning 'manner' or 'way'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'wise' meant 'manner' or 'way', and over time, it evolved to form adverbs indicating manner or respect, as seen in 'storywise'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in terms of the story or narrative.
Storywise, the film was compelling and well-structured.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/02 11:36