In medias res

Adverb

Definitions

1.AdverbIn the middle of a storyline.

"This novel begins 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.NounNarrative presented in medias res.

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