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