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narration

nar·ra·tion

UK/nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ US/nəˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ uncommon

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”
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2.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

  • “his narration was hesitant”
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3.

(rhetoric) the second section of an oration in which the facts are set forth

Origin

From Middle French narration, from Old French narracion, from Latin narrātiō. By surface analysis, Latin narr- + -ate + -ion.

Phrases

  • oblique narration

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