Commentary

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Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmənˌtɛri/

Definitions of commentary

noun a spoken or written discussion in which people express opinions or give explanations about something

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the commentary in this book.

A2 The sports commentator provided insightful commentary during the game.

B1 The film received mixed reviews from critics for its social commentary.

B2 The political commentary on the news program sparked a heated debate.

C1 The literary scholar's commentary on the ancient text shed new light on its meaning.

C2 The art critic's insightful commentary on the painting elevated its value in the art world.

adjective relating to or providing commentary

Example Sentences

A1 The commentary book was easy to understand.

A2 She gave a brief commentary on the movie.

B1 The website provides commentary articles on various topics.

B2 The journalist's commentary on the political situation was insightful.

C1 Her commentary on the economic policies was well-received by experts.

C2 The professor's commentary on the research paper added valuable insights.

Examples of commentary in a Sentence

formal The documentary included insightful commentary from experts in the field.

informal I always enjoy reading the sports commentary in the newspaper.

slang Did you hear the juicy commentary on the latest celebrity gossip?

figurative Her artwork was a commentary on society's obsession with technology.

Grammatical Forms of commentary

past tense

commented

plural

commentaries

comparative

more commentary

superlative

most commentary

present tense

commentates

future tense

will commentate

perfect tense

have commented

continuous tense

is commenting

singular

commentary

positive degree

commentary

infinitive

to commentate

gerund

commentating

participle

commented

Origin and Evolution of commentary

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'commentary' originated from the Latin word 'commentarius', which means 'a note'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'commentary' has evolved to refer to a detailed explanation or interpretation of a text or event, often providing insight or analysis.