documental

doc·u·men·ta·ry

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dok-yuh-men-tuh-ree, -tree]
- /ˌdɒk yəˈmɛn tə ri, -tri/
- /dˌɒkjuːmˈentəl/

Definitions of documental word

adjective documental Also, documental [dok-yuh-men-tl] /ˌdɒk yəˈmɛn tl/ (Show IPA). pertaining to, consisting of, or derived from documents: a documentary history of France. 1
adjective documental Movies, Television. based on or re-creating an actual event, era, life story, etc., that purports to be factually accurate and contains no fictional elements: a documentary life of Gandhi. 1
noun plural documental Movies, Television. a documentary film, radio or television program, etc. 1
noun documental (obsolete) Of or relating to instruction. 1
adjective documental consisting of, derived from, or relating to documents 0
adjective documental (archaic) Of or relating to written evidence; documentary. 0

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; document + -ary

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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