comment
com·ment (käm′ent′)
noun
- a note in explanation, criticism, or illustration of something written or said; annotation
- such notes collectively
- a remark or observation made in criticism or as an expression of opinion
- talk; chatter; gossip
Etymology: ME & OFr < L commentum, invention < commentus, pp. of comminisci, to contrive; devise < com-, intens. + base of meminisse, to remember; akin to mens, mind
intransitive verb
Etymology: ME commenten < OFr commenter < L commentari, to consider thoroughly
transitive verb
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