narrative Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
    tale; story; narration.
    • his narrative was interesting
    • Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children
  2. adjective satellite consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story
    • narrative poetry

WordNet

Nar"ra*tive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. narratif.
Definitions
  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.
Nar"ra*tive noun
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913