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narration

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /næˈreɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The act of telling a story or describing events, often in a structured way.


Example

The narration of the documentary was both informative and engaging.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that new audiobook with amazing narration?
Sloth B
Yes, I loved how the narrator brought the characters to life.
Sloth A
I think good narration makes such a difference in storytelling.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It can really enhance the entire experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
storytelling
account
recital
Antonyms
silence
omission
inactivity
Root Explanation

Narration → It is formed from "narratio" (from Latin, meaning a telling or recounting) and the suffix "-ion" (meaning the action or process of). The word "narration" refers to the action or process of telling a story or recounting events.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for telling a story, 'narratio', to remember that 'narration' is the process of telling or recounting a story.

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inauration
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aberration
noration
natation
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