Nar"ra*tive , n. 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.
Nar"ra*tive (?), a. [Cf.
F. narratif.]
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.
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