comment

Definition

A spoken or written remark.

Etymology

From Middle English coment, comment, from Old French coment (“commentary”), from Late Latin commentum (“comment, interpretation”), from Classical Latin commentum (“invention, fabrication”).

Example Sentences

• "I have no comment on that."
• "Pay attention to the teacher's comments in the margin of your marked essay."
• "“A tight little craft,” was Austin’s invariable comment on the matron; and she looked it, always trim and trig and smooth of surface like a converted yacht cleared for action."