Documentary

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌdɑkjəˈmɛntri/

Definitions of documentary

noun a movie or television or radio program that provides a factual record or report

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a documentary about animals on TV last night.

A2 The documentary I saw yesterday was very informative.

B1 The documentary explored the history of ancient civilizations.

B2 The documentary filmmaker won an award for her latest film.

C1 The documentary provided a deep insight into the effects of climate change.

C2 The documentary received critical acclaim for its unbiased portrayal of the political situation.

adjective using pictures or interviews with people involved in real events to provide a factual report on a particular subject

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a documentary film about animals.

A2 She prefers watching documentary series over fictional shows.

B1 The documentary evidence supported the historical claims.

B2 The documentary filmmaker spent years researching the subject.

C1 The documentary style of storytelling has gained popularity in recent years.

C2 The documentary approach to filmmaking allows for a more authentic representation of reality.

Examples of documentary in a Sentence

formal The documentary provided a comprehensive look into the history of the region.

informal I watched a really interesting documentary last night about climate change.

slang That documentary was lit, I learned so much!

figurative Her life felt like a documentary, full of ups and downs captured on camera.

Grammatical Forms of documentary

past tense

documented

plural

documentaries

comparative

more documentary

superlative

most documentary

present tense

document

future tense

will document

perfect tense

have documented

continuous tense

is documenting

singular

documentary

positive degree

documentary

infinitive

to document

gerund

documenting

participle

documented

Origin and Evolution of documentary

First Known Use: 1935 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'documentary' originates from the Latin word 'documentum', meaning 'lesson' or 'evidence'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a film or television program that provides a factual record or report, the term 'documentary' has evolved to encompass a wide range of non-fiction storytelling formats across various media platforms.