noun
commentary
KAH-muhn-tair-ee/ˈkɑːmənteri/
Spoken or written analysis or explanation of a subject.
The broadcaster provides commentary on the football match through a headset microphone.
Etymology
The “relating to comments” formation became a noun for a notebook or annotations. English commentary first meant a collection of comments, developing into sustained explanation of texts and description of public events.
In context
most quotations or paraphrases are introduced with a sentence that talks about the connection between them and our topic then the writer follows up with more explanation and commentary bringing forth the clear relevance of this idea
More examples
- We listen to live commentary as the game unfolds.
- He publishes a weekly commentary on local politics.
- These commentaries offer different explanations of the same poem.
Forms
commentary · commentaries
comment verb — To express an opinion or observation.
commentator noun — A person who provides analysis or explanation.
Similar words
- analysis
- Emphasizes examining details and relationships rather than offering ongoing remarks.
- explanation
- Focuses on making something clear, without necessarily evaluating it.
- interpretation
- Emphasizes a particular understanding of meaning rather than general discussion.