documentary
Translation
documentary
Examples
I watched a documentary about wildlife.
I watched a documentary about wildlife.
She is making a documentary on climate change.
She is making a documentary on climate change.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) documentary ((about/on sth.)) a film about a real subject I watched a documentary about wildlife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: non-fiction film, factual program
Etymology
From 'document', meaning it is based on documents or facts. The suffix '-ary' indicates something connected with or relating to.
Memory Tips
A 'documentary' is a film that presents facts, like a 'document'.