Annotated
/ˈænəˌteɪtɪd/
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Meaning
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Definitions
1
Supplied with explanatory notes or comments; having annotations.
/ˈænəˌteɪtɪd/
adjectiveneutralIntermediate
General
Provided with notes or comments.
The annotated edition of Shakespeare included helpful explanations of archaic words.
💡 Simply: Having notes added for explanation.
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2
She submitted an annotated version of her thesis.
How It's Used
Academic
"The annotated bibliography was incredibly helpful for my research."
Legal
"The annotated contract clearly outlines all the clauses."
From Latin 'annotatus', past participle of 'annotare' meaning 'to mark or note'.
The practice of annotating texts dates back centuries, with scholars often adding notes to the margins of books.
Memory tip
Think of 'note' within the word - it's all about adding notes.
Practice
Base: annotate
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Usage
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80%Written