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com·men·tar·y [ kómmən tèrree ]


noun  (plural com·men·tar·ies)
Definition:
 
1. series of explanatory notes: a series of notes explaining or interpreting a written text
2. explanatory essay: an essay or book that explains a text
3. clarification of situation: an example illustrating a situation
4. U.K. 
Same as  play-by-play


plural noun com·men·tar·ies 
Definition:
 
record of events: a record of events, usually written by somebody who participated in them

com·men·tar·i·al [ kòmmən térree əl ] adjective
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