adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a narrative manner: in the form of a story.

   "The book presents world history narratively."

2. 2
   In terms of narrative.

   "The film was technically superb but narratively muddled."

Example

More examples

"The book presents world history narratively."

Etymology

From narrative + -ly.

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