noun
Uncommon
narration
nuh-RAY-shuhn
Narration (noun) means the act of telling or recounting a story or sequence of events. Example: “The film relies heavily on narration to explain the backstory.”
noun
1
The act of telling or recounting a story or sequence of events.
"The film relies heavily on narration to explain the backstory."
"Her calm narration guided listeners through the whole documentary."
2
A spoken or written account of events; a story.
"His narration of the accident matched the witness statements exactly."
How to use narration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe telling of a story, or the voice-over/text that tells it.
Common pairings
voice-over narration
first-person narration
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Word forms
- Plural
- narrations
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Etymology
From Old French narracion, from Latin narratio, built on the verb "to narrate".
Related words
Rhymes for narration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “narration” mean?
The word “narration” means the act of telling or recounting a story or sequence of events. In plain terms, the telling of a story, or the voice-over/text that tells it.
How do you pronounce “narration”?
“Narration” is pronounced nuh-RAY-shuhn (/ˌnæɹˈeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “narration” in a sentence?
Here is “narration” used in a sentence: “The film relies heavily on narration to explain the backstory.”
What is another word for “narration”?
Words with a similar meaning to “narration” include relation.
What part of speech is “narration”?
“Narration” is a noun.
Where does the word “narration” come from?
The word “narration” comes from Latin. From Old French narracion, from Latin narratio, built on the verb "to narrate".
Is “narration” a common word?
“Narration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “narration” have?
“Narration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of telling or recounting a story or sequence of events.
