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Narrative
Pronunciation : Nar"ra*tive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. narratif.]
Definition : 1. Of or pertaining to narration; relating to the particulars of an event or transaction.
2. Apt or inclined to relate stories, or to tell particulars of events; story-telling; garrulous. But wise through time, and narrative with age. Pope.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Nar"ra*tive
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: That which is narrated; the recital of a story; a continuous account of the particulars of an event or transaction; a story. Cyntio was much taken with my narrative. Tatler.
Syn. -- Account; recital; rehearsal; relation; narration; story; tale. See Account.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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