documentary

//ˌdɑːkjuˈmɛntəri//
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Visual representation of documentary

Noun

documentarySingular
documentariesPlural
1

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report about real events, people, or issues

We watched a documentary about climate change last night.

2

A radio program or book that presents factual information about a subject

I listened to a fascinating documentary about climate change on the radio.

Adjective

documentaryCanonical form
1

Consisting of or based on official documents or factual evidence

The lawyer presented documentary evidence to support the claim.

2

Relating to or characteristic of documentaries as a genre

The film uses a documentary style to tell the story.

Synonym