commentary

Meanings

• Noun

  A statement or explanation, typically one made in response to a question or to clarify a point.

  - "The sports commentator provided insightful analysis of the game."
  - "The editor's commentary on the manuscript helped improve the overall quality."

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Synonyms

scholia , secondary source

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with commentary
commentary , history , sympathy , variety

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Variants

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

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Forms

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commentaries, commenting, commentator

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Etymology

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From Old French 'commentaire' meaning 'explanation' or 'instruction'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest continuous commentary on a single event in sports history was a baseball game between the Boston Braves and the Brooklyn Dodgers on June 23, 1939. Broadcast by Red Barber, the commentary lasted for 16 innings and lasted for over 7 hours.

2. The term 'commentary' comes from the Latin word 'commendare', meaning 'to entrust or commit to someone'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Explanation: Commentary is a form of explanation, providing context and interpretation for an audience.

2. Analysis: Commentary often involves analysis, breaking down complex information into understandable parts.

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Culture

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Commentary has been used extensively in various fields such as sports, news, literature, and art. In sports, commentary provides analysis and interpretation of the game for viewers. In news, commentary provides context and interpretation of current events. In literature, commentary can be found in the form of critical analysis or scholarly annotations. In art, commentary can be in the form of artist statements or curatorial essays.

How to Memorize "commentary"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize commentary, try visualizing a commentator in your mind, delivering their analysis or explanation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commentary' with the idea of explanation or interpretation.
   - Think of a commentator providing analysis during a sports game.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Are Really Entertaining Animals' to remember the word 'commentary' - C for 'comment', A for 'analysis', R for 'reaction', E for 'explanation', T for 'thoughtful', A for 'articulate', and R for 'reporting'.

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