Making explanatory or critical remarks about something; providing observations or opinions.
From Latin 'commentari,' meaning 'to reflect upon' or 'to study,' from 'commentum' (invention, interpretation). Originally meant 'to meditate' or 'think deeply about' something. The sense of providing explanatory notes developed in medieval scholarly traditions of annotating texts.
The evolution of 'commenting' from deep meditation to casual online remarks reflects how digital communication has transformed the act of providing feedback. Medieval scholars who 'commented' on texts produced elaborate philosophical treatises, while modern commenting often consists of brief reactions and opinions.
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