01 n. A series of comments or annotations; esp., a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of the Scriptures or of some other work.
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Commentaries ((#))
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A series of comments or annotations; esp., a book of explanations or expositions on the whole or a part of the Scriptures or of some other work.“This letter . . . was published by him with a severe commentary.” — Hallam.
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2.
A brief account of transactions or events written hastily, as if for a memorandum; -- usually in the plural; as, Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War.
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A single essay, written or spoken, discussing or explaining a topic, especially regarding a recent event; as, the election report was followed by several commentaries from political analysts.
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Something considered as exemplifying or ilustrating a point or opinion; as, the California recall vote is a sad commentary on the frivolous approach of people to politics.