annotate
UK: ˈæn.ə.teɪt | US: ˈæn.ə.teɪt
vt. to add notes or comments to a text or diagram for explanation or clarification
vt. to provide critical or explanatory commentary on a written work
annotate = an<to, toward> + not<mark> + ate<verb suffix>
- an (from Latin ad-, meaning "to, toward")
- not (from Latin nota, meaning "mark, note")
- ate (verb-forming suffix indicating action)
Etymology Origin:
The word "annotate" originates from Latin annotatus, the past participle of annotare ("to note down"), combining ad- ("to") and nota ("mark, note"). It entered English in the 16th century, retaining its core meaning of adding explanatory marks or notes to a text. The morphemes logically progress from "toward" + "mark" + "action," reflecting the act of adding commentary.
Scholars often annotate ancient manuscripts to clarify obscure passages.
Please annotate the diagram with labels for better understanding.
The professor asked students to annotate their essays with citations.
Digital tools allow users to annotate PDFs with highlights and comments.
The editor will annotate the draft with suggestions for improvement.