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Definition of narration

narration

/næˈreɪ.ʃən/
nar · ra · tion
Plural:narrations
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Adjective:narrational
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narration Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of recounting a story or an orderly sequence of events.

Example

"The author's skillful narration kept the readers engaged from the first page to the last."

2

Spoken commentary accompanying a film, television broadcast, or dramatic performance.

Example

"A famous actor recorded the spoken narration for the nature documentary."

3

A spoken or written account of connected events; a narrative.

Example

"The witness provided a clear narration of everything that had occurred that evening."

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• Rhymes for narration

• Nearby Words

narmada
narodnaya
narrate
narration
narrative
narratively
narrator

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French and directly from Latin narratio ('a relating, a telling'), from the verb narrare ('to tell, relate, recount'), which is derived from gnarus ('knowing, acquainted with').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Narration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/narration
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