Nar"ra*tive (?), a. [Cf. F. narratif.] 1. Of or pertaining to narration; relating to the particulars of an event or transaction.

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

But wise through time, and narrative with age.

Nar"ra*tive, n. That which is narrated; the recital of a story; a continuous account of the particulars of an event or transaction; a story.

Cyntio was much taken with my narrative.

Syn. -- Account; recital; rehearsal; relation; narration; story; tale. See Account.

• Telling a story
  
• Being overly talkative; garrulous
  
• The systematic recitation of an event or series of events
  
• That which is narrated