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narratively

/ˈnær.ə.tɪv.li/
nar · ra · tive · ly
Adjective:narrative
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• adverb

1

With respect to the plot, storytelling structure, or narrative development of a work.

Example

"While the film is visually stunning, it feels narratively disjointed in its final act."

2

In the manner or form of a story; by means of narration.

Example

"The historian chose to present the complex diplomatic negotiations narratively rather than as a dry list of treaties."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'narrative' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin verb 'narrare' ('to relate or recount').

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