narrative

//ˈnærətɪv//
B2Frequency Level 7Neutral
Visual representation of narrative

Noun

narrativeSingular
narrativesPlural
1

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story

She wrote a compelling narrative about her travels in Asia.

2

The practice or art of telling stories

She has a gift for narrative and can captivate any audience.

3

A representation of a particular situation or process in such a way as to reflect or conform to an overarching set of aims or values

The company's narrative about sustainability doesn't match their actual practices.

Adjective

narrativeCanonical form
1

In the form of or concerned with narration; relating to storytelling

The film uses a narrative structure to tell the story.