n.
Pronunciation: ' kä- ˌ ment
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin commentum, from Latin, invention, from neuter of commentus, past participle of comminisci to invent, from com- + -minisci (akin to ment-, mens mind) ― more at MIND
Date: 14th century
1 : COMMENTARY
2 : a note explaining, illustrating, or criticizing the meaning of a writing
3 a : an observation or remark expressing an opinion or attitude <critical comment s > b : a judgment expressed indirectly <sees the film as a comment on modern values>