GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Commentary (?), n.; pl. Commentaries (#). [L. commentarius, commentarium, note book, commentary: cf. F. commentaire. See Comment, v. i.]
1. A series of comments or annotations; esp., a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of the Scriptures or of some other work.
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This letter . . . was published by him with a severe commentary. Hallam.
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2. A brief account of transactions or events written hastily, as if for a memorandum; -- usually in the plural; as, “Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War”.
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3. A single essay, written or spoken, discussing or explaining a topic, especially regarding a recent event; as, “the election report was followed by several commentaries from political analysts”.
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4. Something considered as exemplifying or illustrating a point or opinion; as, “the California recall vote is a sad commentary on the frivolous approach of people to politics”.
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