narration
UK: nəˈreɪʃən | US: nəˈreɪʃən
n. the act or process of telling a story or describing events
n. a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
narration = narrat<tell> + ion<noun suffix>
- narrat (from Latin narratus, past participle of narrare "to tell, relate")
- ion (a suffix forming nouns indicating an action or process)
Etymology Origin:
The word "narration" traces back to Latin narrare, meaning "to tell" or "relate." This verb itself likely stems from gnarus ("knowing") and shares roots with gnoscere ("to know"), linking storytelling to knowledge transmission. The suffix -ion transforms the verb into a noun, emphasizing the act or result of telling. Over time, "narration" evolved to describe both the process and the product of storytelling, whether oral or written.
Her narration of the historical events captivated the audience.
The documentary features a narration by a famous actor.
The book’s first-person narration creates an intimate connection with the reader.
He paused during his narration to gather his thoughts.
The film’s narration provides context for the complex plot.