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 : 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>