Narration
/nəˈreɪ.ʃən/noun
The act of telling a story or recounting events.
Did you know?The Latin root 'narratio' was used in ancient Rome to describe not just storytelling, but also the art of persuasion and influencing others, hinting at the power of words.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
narratio
“The act of telling, a recounting.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
narrationem
“A recounting or telling of a story.”
Old French
Old French
narracion
“The action of narrating or telling a tale.”
14th Century
Middle English
narracioun
“The act of narrating; storytelling.”
Modern English
English
narration
“The process or act of recounting events or stories.”