Commentary (Noun)
Meaning
A written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material; "he wrote an extended comment on the proposal".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor's commentary on the novel provided valuable insights into the author's intentions and themes.
- The art historian's commentary on the painting helped viewers understand the symbolism and historical context.
- The company's financial commentary explained the reasons behind the decline in profits and outlined a plan for recovery.
- The DVD included a commentary track featuring the director and actors discussing the making of the film.
- The biblical commentary was written by a team of scholars and provided a detailed analysis of the scripture.