narrative
UK: /ˈnærətɪv/ | US: /ˈnærətɪv/
n. a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
adj. in the form of or concerned with narration
The word "narrative" traces back to the Latin narrativus (story-like), derived from narrare (to tell). The root narrat preserves the core meaning of storytelling, while the suffix -ive transforms it into an adjective or noun form. This structure reflects the word’s function as a descriptor for anything that conveys a sequence of events, whether spoken, written, or visual.
Her narrative of the journey captivated the audience.
The novel uses a first-person narrative to build intimacy.
Historical narratives often reflect cultural biases.
The documentary’s narrative structure was nonlinear.
He excels at crafting clear and compelling narratives.