Antonyms for commentary

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kom-uh n-ter-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒm ənˌtɛr i

Definition of commentary

Origin : 1530s, from Middle French commentaire, or directly from Latin commentarius "notebook, annotation; diary, memoir," noun use of adjective, "relating to comments," from commentum (see comment (n.)). Perhaps the Latin noun is short for volumen commentarium. Originally in English as an adjective (early 15c.).

noun analysis

Example sentences :

That admirable book is a commentary upon this part of Genesis.
Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.

What a commentary on their desertion of him were the looks so full of benevolence and affection!
Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

I 'll keep just to fact, and leave the commentary on this to yourself.
Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever

I shall give his story in his own words, without any commentary.
Extract from : « Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 » by Various

The commentary is not written in the Zend language, but in Pahlavi or Persian.
Extract from : « History of Religion » by Allan Menzies

The "good-night" that Stafford breathed after her needed no commentary.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

The following from Dummelow's Commentary, dealing with Matt.
Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage

Then there is a commentary on the "Cantica of Avicenna," and a tractate on the "Theriac."
Extract from : « Old-Time Makers of Medicine » by James J. Walsh

In all this there is no reflexion or commentary by the author.
Extract from : « Epic and Romance » by W. P. Ker

They range over a vast number of subjects, and furnish a commentary on the Qurn.
Extract from : « The Faith of Islam » by Edward Sell

Synonyms for commentary

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