[reem] 
ma saying, word
[kom-ent] | 1. | a remark, observation, or criticism: a comment about the weather. |
| 2. | gossip; talk: His frequent absences gave rise to comment. |
| 3. | a criticism or interpretation, often by implication or suggestion: The play is a comment on modern society. |
| 4. | a note in explanation, expansion, or criticism of a passage in a book, article, or the like; annotation. |
| 5. | explanatory or critical matter added to a text. |
| 6. | Also called rheme. Linguistics. the part of a sentence that communicates new information about the topic. Compare topic (def. 4). |
| 7. | to make remarks, observations, or criticisms: He refused to comment on the decision of the court. |
| 8. | to write explanatory or critical notes upon a text. |
| 9. | to make comments or remarks on; furnish with comments; annotate. |
| com·ment (kŏm'ěnt) n.
v. intr.
To make comments on; annotate. [Middle English, from Late Latin commentum, interpretation, from Latin, contrivance, from neuter past participle of comminīscī, to devise; see men-1 in Indo-European roots.] Synonyms: These nouns denote an expression of fact, opinion, or explanation: made an unpleasant comment about my friend; a casual observation about the movie; an offensive personal remark. |
| rheme (rēm) n. Linguistics See comment. [From Greek rhēma, something said, word, subject of a speech (modeled on theme); see wer-5 in Indo-European roots.] |
| Main Entry: | rheme |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See rhema |