narrative meaning and definition

NARRATIVE noun

Definition of narrative (noun)

1. 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
   • "his narrative was interesting"; "Disney's stories entertain adults as well as children"
   • synonyms: narration, story, tale

NARRATIVE adjective

Definition of narrative (adjective)

1. consisting of or characterized by the telling of a story
   • "narrative poetry"