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- [kom-uh n-ter-ee]
- /ˈkɒm ənˌtɛr i/
- /ˈkɒm.ən.tər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-uh n-ter-ee]
- /ˈkɒm ənˌtɛr i/
Definitions of commentary word
- variable noun commentary A commentary is a description of an event that is broadcast on radio or television while the event is taking place. 3
- countable noun commentary A commentary is an article or book which explains or discusses something. 3
- uncountable noun commentary Commentary is discussion or criticism of something. 3
- noun commentary an explanatory series of notes or comments 3
- noun commentary a spoken accompaniment to a broadcast, film, etc, esp of a sporting event 3
- noun commentary an explanatory essay or treatise on a text 3
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Origin of commentary
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English commentaries (plural) < Latin commentārium notebook, noun use of neuter of commentārius, equivalent to comment(um) comment + -ārius -ary
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Parts of speech for Commentary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
commentary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
commentary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commentary
noun commentary
- comment — If you comment on something, you give your opinion about it or you give an explanation for it.
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- remark — to say casually, as in making a comment: Someone remarked that tomorrow would be a warm day.
- description — You can say that something is beyond description, or that it defies description, to emphasize that it is very unusual, impressive, terrible, or extreme.
- treatise — a formal and systematic exposition in writing of the principles of a subject, generally longer and more detailed than an essay.
Antonyms for commentary
noun commentary
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
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