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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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