narrat

n. [ L. narratio: cf. F. narration. ] 1. The act of telling or relating the particulars of an event; a recital of certain events, usually in chronological order; rehearsal. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. That which is related; the relation in words or writing of the particulars of any transaction or event, or of any series of transactions or events; a narrative; story; history. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Rhet.) That part of a discourse which recites the time, manner, or consequences of an action, or simply states the facts connected with the subject. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Account; recital; rehearsal; relation; description; explanation; detail; narrative; story; tale; history. See Account. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. narratif. ] 1. Of or pertaining to narration; relating to the particulars of an event or transaction. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Apt or inclined to relate stories, or to tell particulars of events; story-telling; garrulous. [ 1913 Webster ]

But wise through time, and narrative with age. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. That which is narrated; the recital of a story; a continuous account of the particulars of an event or transaction; a story. [ 1913 Webster ]

Cyntio was much taken with my narrative. Tatler. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Account; recital; rehearsal; relation; narration; story; tale. See Account. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In the style of narration. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. ] One who narrates; one who relates a series of events or transactions. [ 1913 Webster ]