afterword
|af-ter-word|
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🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌwɜrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəwɜːd/
concluding section
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterword' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'afterward,' where 'after' meant 'following' and 'word' meant 'speech or statement.'
Historical Evolution
'afterward' transformed into the modern English word 'afterword' to specifically denote a concluding section in a book.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'following statement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a concluding section in a book.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a concluding section in a book, typically by the author, that provides additional information or commentary.
The author included an afterword to explain the inspiration behind the novel.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35