Afterword: meaning, definitions and examples
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afterword
[ หรฆftษrwษrd ]
book conclusion
An afterword is a concluding section or a commentary that comes after the main text of a book. It often provides insight into the book's themes, the author's motivations, or additional commentary about the content. This section can also include reflections on the writing process or acknowledgments.
Synonyms
conclusion, epilogue, postscript
Examples of usage
- The afterword offered fascinating background on the author's inspiration.
- In the afterword, she reflected on the impact of her work.
- The afterword helped clarify some of the book's complex themes.
Translations
Translations of the word "afterword" in other languages:
๐ต๐น posfรกcio
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคคเคฟเคฎ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ
๐ฉ๐ช Nachwort
๐ฎ๐ฉ kata penutup
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟััะปััะปะพะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ posลowie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใจใใ
๐ซ๐ท postface
๐ช๐ธ posfacio
๐น๐ท son sรถz
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู ุฉ ุฎุชุงู ูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ po pลedmluvฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ doslov
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ฎฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ epilog
๐ฎ๐ธ eftirmรกli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาฃาั ัำฉะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแแ แกแแขแงแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ son sรถz
๐ฒ๐ฝ posfacio
Etymology
The term 'afterword' is derived from the combination of 'after,' meaning 'subsequent to,' and 'word,' which refers to speech or written communication. It has been in use since at least the 19th century and serves a purpose similar to that of the epilogue, providing readers with insights or reflections after the completion of the main narrative. The evolution of the term reflects the tradition of literary commentary where authors seek to engage readers beyond the primary text, often addressing questions, themes, or the creative process involved in their writing. As literary practices evolved, so did the concept of the afterword, becoming a standard feature in many modern publications.