comment

¹com·ment

noun \ˈkä-ˌment\

Definition of COMMENT

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 comments> b : a judgment expressed indirectly <sees the film as a comment on modern values>

Examples of COMMENT

1. The most frequent comment was that the service was slow.
2. I find your comments offensive.
3. I'd like to begin with a few general comments.
4. Comments or suggestions can be sent to our main Web address.
5. We haven't gotten any comments on the new design.
6. I'd appreciate your comments on this issue.
7. We've received positive comments from many of our readers.
8. She couldn't be reached for comment.
9. The new edition includes the translator's comments.
10. The radio program offers news and comment.

Origin of COMMENT

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to COMMENT

Synonyms: remark, note, observation, reflection

Related Words: analysis, commentary, exposition; aside, obiter dictum; annotation; belief, conviction, eye, feeling, judgment (or judgement), mind, notion, persuasion, sentiment, verdict, view; advice, input

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Rhymes with COMMENT

absent, accent, Advent, anent, ascent, assent, augment, besprent, cement, consent, content, convent, descent, detent, dissent, docent, event, extent, ferment, foment, fragment, frequent, hell-bent, indent, intent, invent, lament, loment, low-rent, mordent, outspent, percent, pigment, portent, present, prevent, pup tent, quitrent, rack-rent, relent, repent, resent, segment, Shymkent, Tashkent, torment, well-meant, wisent