Definition

Describing something that does not tell a story or is not structured like a narrative.

Example

The film was nonnarrative, focusing more on visuals than on a plot.

Conversation

I just finished reading a book that's completely nonnarrative.

Really? What’s it about?

It's more like a collection of thoughts than a story.

That sounds interesting! I like when books break away from traditional formats.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonnarrative → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "narrative" (from Latin "narrativus", meaning telling or relating a story). The word "nonnarrative" refers to something that does not tell a story or is not structured as a narrative.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'narrative' relating to storytelling — so nonnarrative means something that is not telling a story.

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