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commentative

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtɪv/
  • /kəˈmɛntətɪv/

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adj

Meaning 1

That occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: diegetic

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: commentatif — that occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters
  • Italian: commentativo — that occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters