documentary
//ˌdɑːkjuˈmɛntəri//
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.
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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.