rheme
(riːm) n (Linguistics)
linguistics the constituent of a sentence that adds most new information, in addition to what has already been said in the discourse. The rheme is usually, but not always, associated with the subject. Compare
theme5 [C20: from Greek rhēma that which is said]
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com•ment
(ˈkɒm ɛnt)
n. 1. a remark, observation, or criticism: a comment about the weather.
2. gossip; talk: His absence gave rise to comment.
3. a criticism or interpretation, often by implication or suggestion: The play is a comment on modern society.
4. a critical or explanatory annotation to a text or to a passage in a text.
5. Also called
rheme. the part of a sentence that communicates new information about the topic.Compare
topic (def. 3). v.i. 6. to make remarks or observations.
7. to write explanatory or critical notes upon a text; elucidate.
v.t. 8. to make comments or remarks on.
9. to furnish with comments; annotate (a text).
Idioms: no comment, I refuse to speak; I have nothing to say.
[1350–1400; Middle English < Latin
commentum device, fabrication (Late Latin: interpretation, commentary), n. use of neuter of
commentus, past participle of
comminīscī to devise =
com- com- +
-minīscī; see
reminiscent]
com′ment•a•ble, adj.
com′ment•er, n.
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