In medias res

noun

/ɪn ˌmiːdɪəs ˈɹeɪz/

Definitions

1.nounNarrative presented in medias res.

2.adjectiveBeginning in the middle of its storyline: said of a work of literature or a film.

"Although not strictly in medias res, the film uses flashbacks extensively."

3.adverbIn the middle of a storyline.

"This novel begins in medias res."

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