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Definition of Postscript
1. Noun. A note appended to a letter after the signature.
2. Noun. Textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end.
Generic synonyms: Matter
Group relationships: Back Matter, End Matter
Specialized synonyms: Appendix, Continuation, Sequel
Derivative terms: Supplement, Supplementary
Definition of Postscript
1. n. A paragraph added to a letter after it is concluded and signed by the writer; an addition made to a book or composition after the main body of the work has been finished, containing something omitted, or something new occurring to the writer.
Definition of Postscript
1. Noun. An addendum to a letter, added after the author’s signature. ¹
2. Noun. An addition to a story, play, etc. ¹
3. Verb. To extend (a letter etc.) with additional remarks. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Postscript
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Postscript
Literary usage of Postscript
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1840)
"postscript ON THE CHIVA AND THE OPIUM QUESTION. ON the llth of May this*
article -went to press. And on the 15th day of May the Lords' debate being then ..."
2. Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society by American Antiquarian Society (1916)
"Additional postscript: Jan. 28, Mar. 25, Apr. 8, 29, June 17, July 1, 22. ...
Additional postscript: May 16, 23, 30, June 6,13,20,27, July 4,11, Aug. ..."
3. The Letters of Junius ...: With Notes and Illustrations, Historical by Junius (1804)
"... in the ex/ires* contradiction of the doctrines advanced by him, to be here
inserted in the collection of his letters. In this postscript, indeed, ..."
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