narrative
/ˈnærətɪv/
nar · ra · tive
ˈnær · ə · tɪv
English Definition
n. story, account
Significado en Español
narrativa, relato
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tường thuật, câu chuyện
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Example Sentence
The narrative is in first person.
叙述是第一人称写的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
narrate(describe, recount)+ive(noun/adjective)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “narrative”?
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A
story
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B
debate
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C
experiment
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D
meal
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A — story.
“narrative” means n. story, account
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The book tells a gripping ______ of survival in the frozen wilderness.
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A
formula
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B
equation
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C
narrative
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D
diagram
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C — narrative.
“narrative” means n. story, account
Common questions about “narrative”
What does “narrative” mean?
narrative — n. story, account. In Chinese: 叙述，故事.
How do you pronounce “narrative”?
narrative is pronounced /ˈnærətɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: nar · ra · tive.
How do you use “narrative” in a sentence?
The narrative is in first person. (叙述是第一人称写的。)
What are synonyms for “narrative”?
story, tale — all close in meaning to narrative (n. story, account).
Is “narrative” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. narrative appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “narrative”?
narrate(describe, recount)+ive(noun/adjective)
