NARRATIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

narratively (comparative more narratively, superlative most narratively)

In a narrative manner: in the form of a story

In terms of narrative

The film was technically superb but narratively muddled.

Source: Wiktionary


Nar"ra*tive*ly, adv.

Definition: In the style of narration.

NARRATIVE

Nar"ra*tive, a. Etym: [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.

Nar"ra*tive, n.

Definition: 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 Edition



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The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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