Main Entry:

¹com·ment

Pronunciation:

\ˈkä-ˌment\

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: commentary2: a note explaining, illustrating, or criticizing the meaning of a writing3 a: an observation or remark expressing an opinion or attitude <critical comments> b: a judgment expressed indirectly <sees the film as a comment on modern values>