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Definitions from the WebDetective StoryDefinition: A detective story is a genre of fiction that typically follows a detective or an investigator as they solve a crime or unravel a mystery. Sense 1 (Noun): A fictional story that revolves around the investigation of a crime by a detective or an investigator. Example sentence: The detective story I read last night had a surprising twist at the end. Sense 2 (Noun): A factual account or narrative that describes a real-life detective's experiences. Example sentence: In her autobiography, she shared her most intriguing detective stories from her time in law enforcement. Sense 3 (Adjective): Describing a story, book, or movie that involves detective work or mystery solving. Example sentence: We watched a detective story movie last night that had us on the edge of our seats. Sense 4 (Adjective): Pertaining to a detective who unravels mysteries or solves crimes. Example sentence: The detective story elements in the novel vividly showcased the protagonist's investigative skills. | ||||
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