CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “commentary”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“commentary” is roughly the #4334 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
noun. (usually in the plural) a brief account of transactions or events written hastily, as if for a memorandum.
Example: Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic War.
Similar words: scholia, secondary source.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “commentary” sits in the C1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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