commentary
pronunciation
How to pronounce commentary in British English:
UK [ˈkɒməntri]
How to pronounce commentary in American English:
US [ˈkɑːmənteri]
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- Noun:
- a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
Word Origin
- commentary (n.)
- 1530s, from Middle French commentaire, or directly from Latin commentarius "notebook, annotation; diary, memoir," noun use of adjective, "relating to comments," from commentum (see comment (n.)). Perhaps the Latin noun is short for volumen commentarium. Originally in English as an adjective (early 15c.).
Example
- 1. The commentary does not constitute individualized investment advice .
- 2. One petty example is sports commentary .
- 3. There is clearly a demand for such commentary .
- 4. The opinions in this commentary are solely those of meg urry .
- 5. The hoax has also generated some predictable commentary and fallout .