commentative

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/ˈkɒmənˌteɪtɪv//kəˈmɛntətɪv/

adjective

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

Opposite
diegetic
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Meanings

adjectivecommentative (not comparable)
  1. not comparableThat occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters.

    Antonyms: diegetic

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Opposite
diegetic

Translations

French commentatif
  • commentatifthat occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters
Italian commentativo
  • commentativothat occurs outside of the context of the film's action, and therefore cannot be heard by the film's characters
Cite this entry
APA

commentative. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/commentative

MLA

“commentative.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/commentative. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “commentative,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/commentative.

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