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comment

[ kom-ent ]

noun

  1. a remark, observation, or criticism:

    a comment about the weather.

  2. His frequent absences gave rise to comment.

  3. a criticism or interpretation, often by implication or suggestion:

    The play is a comment on modern society.

  4. Digital Technology. a user response to published content on the internet, written in a designated “Comments” section, often below the published content:

    There were many online comments criticizing the author.

  5. a note in explanation, expansion, or criticism of a passage in a book, article, or the like; annotation.

    Synonyms: commentary, addendum

  6. explanatory or critical matter added to a text.
  7. Also called rheme. Linguistics. the part of a sentence that communicates new information about the topic. Compare topic ( def 4 ).


verb (used without object)

  1. to make remarks, observations, or criticisms:

    He refused to comment on the decision of the court.

  2. to write explanatory or critical notes upon a text.

    Synonyms: elucidate, annotate

verb (used with object)

  1. to make comments or remarks on; furnish with comments; annotate.

comment

/ ˈkɒmɛnt /

noun

  1. a remark, criticism, or observation
  2. talk or gossip
  3. a note explaining or criticizing a passage in a text
  4. explanatory or critical matter added to a text
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. whenintr, often foll by on; when tr, takes a clause as object to remark or express an opinion
  2. intr to write notes explaining or criticizing a text
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈcommenter, noun
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Other Words From

  • com·ment·a·ble adjective
  • com·ment·er noun
  • un·com·ment·ed adjective
  • un·com·ment·ing adjective
  • un·der·com·ment noun verb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of comment1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English com(m)ent “explanatory note, comment,” from Old French comment “commentary,” from Late Latin commentum “interpretation, comment,” from Latin: “device, fabrication, falsehood,” noun use of neuter of commentus “contrived,” past participle of comminīscī “to contrive, devise”; com- ( def ), mental 1( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of comment1

C15: from Latin commentum invention, from comminiscī to contrive, related to mens mind
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Synonym Study

See remark.
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Example Sentences

The company did not respond to the Times' request for comment on denial rates.

From Salon

Wallace stepped aside from presenting MasterChef two weeks ago, after a BBC News investigation revealed allegations of inappropriate sexual comments and inappropriate behaviour against him.

From BBC

In fact, while Julio was put off by the sweeping, derogatory comments Trump made about Mexicans during the campaign, he thinks Trump is “a pretty good president.”

Harris’ office did not respond to a request for comment.

Hamby took issue with her comment in an interview after the conference, saying it was untrue to suggest the lower basin states had denied a request to meet.

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More About Comment

What is a basic definition of comment?

A comment is a remark or observation that expresses a person’s observation or criticism. To comment is to make such a remark. A comment is also a reply from a user to published material on the internet. Comment has several other senses as a noun and a verb.

When people make comments, they are giving their opinion or perspective on something in the form of an observation or criticism. Comments are usually short statements. The word commentary is used for longer criticism or a group of comments. A person who offers a comment is a commenter.

  • Real-life examples: Managers often want (or pretend to want) comments from their staff when looking for feedback about something. When people chat, they often share comments about many topics, such as sports, the weather, or politics. A backseat driver delivers unwanted comments about another person’s driving abilities.
  • Used in a sentence: The contractor listened to the owner’s comments about what the new house should look like. 

Comment is used to mean to make observations or remarks. This sense often takes the form of “to comment on.”

  • Used in a sentence: The company didn’t want to comment on the scandal. 

Comment also refers to a reply posted by a user in response to content on the internet. These replies are often listed in the comments section of an article, blog post, or video. Websites may not allow users to post comments if they think a topic is controversial.

  • Real-life examples: News websites and YouTube videos allow users to post comments. Most websites will ban or suspend users who post especially profane or offensive comments.
  • Used in a sentence: The video resulted in a lot of supportive comments from fans. 

Where does comment come from?

The first records of comment come from around 1350.  It ultimately comes from the Latin comminīscī, meaning “to contrive” or “to devise.”

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What are some other forms related to comment?

  • commentable (adjective)
  • commenter (noun)
  • uncommented (adjective)
  • uncommenting (adjective)
  • undercomment (noun, verb)

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How is comment used in real life?

Comment is a very command word that refers to opinions or observations. Often, users give rude or unpleasant comments in response to content on the internet. 

Try using comment!

True or False?

Comments are always factual and based on truth.

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