Definition
The main narrative thread or plot of a story; the sequence of connected events that form the backbone of a narrative or series.
Example Usage
The show's primary storyline follows the protagonist's journey from farmhand to warrior.
Origin
Compound of 'story' and 'line,' suggesting a linear progression of narrative events; became standard terminology in screenwriting and fiction.
Fun Fact
Complex narratives often have multiple interwoven storylines (subplots) that eventually converge or diverge by the story's end.
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