documentaries

/ˌdɑkjəˈmentəriz/ /ˌdɑkjʊˈmentəriz/

Meanings

noun

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

Examples :

"My history teacher often shows us documentaries about different periods in history to help us understand the past better. "

Related Words

publication noun

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of publishing printed or other matter.

"The publication of the school newsletter was delayed due to technical issues. "

presents noun

/ˈpɹɛzənts/

The current moment or period of time.

"I'm focused on finishing this project in the present. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

history noun

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/

The aggregate of past events.

"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

factual adjective

/ˈfɛk(t)ʃɘl/ /ˈfak(t)ʃəl/ /ˈfæk(t)ʃuəl/

Pertaining to or consisting of objective claims.

"The news report presented a factual account of the events, relying on evidence and avoiding opinions. "

program noun

/ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/

A set of structured activities.

"Our program for today’s exercise class includes swimming and jogging."

scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

subject adjective

/ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /səbˈdʒɛkt/

Likely to be affected by or to experience something.

"The students are subject to strict rules about late arrivals. "

political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "

informative adjective

/ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/

Providing information; especially, providing useful or interesting information.

"I read a very informative newspaper article on that subject last week."