Afterword: meaning, definitions and examples

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afterword

 

[ หˆรฆftษ™rwษœrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น posfรกcio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคคเคฟเคฎ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nachwort

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kata penutup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัะปััะปะพะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ posล‚owie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใจใŒใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท postface

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ posfacio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท son sรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู„ู…ุฉ ุฎุชุงู…ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ po pล™edmluvฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doslov

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ่ฎฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ epilog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eftirmรกli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพาฃา“ั‹ ัำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ™แƒ•แƒœแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜ แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ son sรถz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.