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Definition of commentary

commentary

/ˈkɑːmənˌtɛri/
com · men · tar · y
Plural:commentaries
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Adjective:commentarial
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commentary Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation.

Example

"The documentary provides a thoughtful social commentary on modern urban life."

2

A descriptive spoken account of an event or performance as it happens, especially on radio or television.

Example

"We listened to the live radio commentary of the championship match while driving home."

3

A set of explanatory or critical notes on a literary, philosophical, or religious text.

Example

"The professor published a comprehensive scholarly commentary on Aristotle's Ethics."

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• Nearby Words

commensurate
commensurately
comment
commentary
commentate
commentator
commenter

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin commentarius ('notebook, journal, or memoir'), derived from the verb commentari ('to reflect upon or discuss thoroughly'), a frequentative form related to mens ('mind').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Commentary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/commentary
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