■ noun
1》 a remark expressing an opinion or reaction.
↘discussion, especially of a critical nature.
2》 an explanatory note in a text.
↘ archaic a written explanation or ~ary.
■ verb express an opinion or reaction.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: from L. ~um 'contrivance' (in late L. also 'interpretation'), neut. past participle of comminisci 'devise'.