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Meaning
Noun
●
In Narratology:
The
previous
life and
experiences
of a person, especially a
character
in a
dramatic
work, but also a
real-life
person.
●
In Narratology:
A
fictitious
account of
a person's
history
designed
to
conceal
their
actual
history
and motives.
●
In Narratology:
A prequel.
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Origin
backstory
English
back
English
bak
Middle English (1100-1500)
bæc
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
story
English
estorie
English
historia
English
ἱστορία
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ἱστορέω
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
ἵστωρ
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
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