documentary
/ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/
Group 13Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Consisting of official documents; factual, objective GRE
Example in Context
The documentary evidence presented at trial contradicted the defendant's sworn testimony on several key points.
Synonyms
factualrealnonfiction
Etymology
Derived from Latin, it refers to something that documents facts and evidence.
- documentum (Latin) — a teaching or proof
Memory Aid
📄Sounds like “dock you mentary”
Imagine a DOCK where you must present your MENTARY (mental) proof of all your wild claims!
Visual Association
📽️A film reel unspooling official documents and facts like a magic scroll revealing truths.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “documentary” mean on the GRE?
documentary (adjective) means “Consisting of official documents; factual, objective”. The documentary evidence presented at trial contradicted the defendant's sworn testimony on several key points.
How to remember “documentary” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “documentary” sounds like “dock you mentary”. Imagine a DOCK where you must present your MENTARY (mental) proof of all your wild claims!
What are synonyms for “documentary”?
Common synonyms: factual, real, nonfiction.