comments

nounstatement of opinion; explanation
verbmake statement of opinion, explanation

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Word Origin & History

late 14c., from Old French coment "commentary" or directly from Late Latin commentum "comment, interpretation," in classical Latin "invention, fabrication, fiction," neuter past participle of comminisci "to contrive, devise," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + base of meminisse "to remember," related to mens (genitive mentis) "mind" (see mind (n.)). The Latin word meaning "something invented" was taken by Isidore and other Christian theologians for "interpretation, annotation." No comment as a stock refusal to answer a journalist's question is first recorded 1950, from Truman's White House press secretary, Charles Ross.

Example Sentences for comments

His brother was there, listening to the comments of O'Hara, his friendly rival.

I made no comments, however, for words would have been vain.

Comments on these letters would be superfluous, as they speak forcibly for themselves.

To make this intelligible to the English, some comments are necessary.

Strive as I might I could think of no comments to make, but the mother came to the rescue.

Comments and background to all the plays, and links to the other plays are available here.

Mr. Wiseman tells the story, Mr. Attentive comments upon it.

He was glad to be thus isolated—he could overhear no criticism or comments.

His only comments on the disclosure of kinship were a "Humph!"

Comments on his personal appearance were not usual in Bayport.

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