narratology

noun

nar·​ra·​tol·​o·​gy ˌner-ə-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce narratology (audio)
ˌna-rə-
: the study of structure in narratives
narratological adjective
narratologist noun

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The professor character, Alithea Binnie, specializes in narratology, the study of story structure. David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2022

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First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of narratology was in 1976

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“Narratology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/narratology. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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