commentary

CEFRC1

/ˈkɒm.ən.t(ə.)ɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Spoken or written opinions and explanations about an event.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A brief account of transactions or events written hastily, as if for a memorandum.

Examples

  • People sometimes narrate their actions to themselves as a running commentary.

  • The narrative provided some eye-opening social commentary on the state of the country.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An oral relation of an event, especially broadcast by television or radio, as it occurs.

  2. A series of comments or annotations; especially, a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of some other work.

More examples

In context

  • We listened to the football commentary while watching the match.

  • What a sad commentary!

  • Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle French commentaire, from Latin commentārius, commentārium (“notebook”), compare French commentaire. See comment.