Definitions
1.nounThe systematic recitation of an event or series of events.
2.nounThat which is narrated.
3.nounA representation of an event or story.
4.noun(creative writing) A manner of conveying a story, fictional or otherwise, in a body of work."The plot is full of holes, but the narrative is extremely compelling."
5.adjectiveTelling a story.
6.adjectiveOverly talkative; garrulous.
7.adjectiveOf or relating to narration."the narrative thrust of a film"