commentaries

Meanings

• noun

  written explanations or interpretations of a text, particularly of religious or legal texts

  - "The commentaries on the Bible provide valuable insight into the religious text."
  - "Legal commentaries help clarify complex laws and their interpretations."

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Synonyms

scholia , secondary source

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commentaries
commentary , complimentary , obligatory

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Variants

List of all variants of commentaries that leads to same result
commentaries , commentary

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Etymology

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From Old French 'commentaire' meaning 'explanation, comment' or 'discourse, speech'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'commentaries' is often used interchangeably with 'exegesis' or 'interpretations'.

2. The earliest known commentaries date back to ancient Greece and Rome.

3. Commentaries have been used to explain everything from religious texts to legal codes to scientific discoveries.

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Related Concepts

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1. exegesis: The critical interpretation and explanation of a text, particularly of religious or literary works.

2. hermeneutics: The theory and methodology of interpreting and understanding texts, particularly complex or ambiguous ones.

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Culture

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Commentaries have been an essential part of various cultures and societies, particularly in religious and legal contexts. They provide valuable context and interpretation for texts, helping to preserve and understand their meaning over time.

How to Memorize "commentaries"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of interpreting and explaining a text, particularly in a religious or legal context.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commentaries' with the idea of interpretation and explanation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CITE' to memorize the meaning of commentaries: 'C' for 'Comments', 'I' for 'Interpretations', 'T' for 'Texts', and 'E' for 'Explanations'.

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