First Known Use: 1551
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postscript
noun post·script \ˈpōs(t)-ˌskript\
: a note or series of notes added at the end of a letter, article, or book
: an additional fact or piece of information about a story that occurs after the main part
Full Definition of POSTSCRIPT
: a note or series of notes appended to a completed letter, article, or book
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Origin of POSTSCRIPT
New Latin postscriptum, from Latin, neuter of postscriptus, past participle of postscribere to write after, from post- + scribere to write — more at scribe
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postscript
noun post·script \ˈpōst-ˌskript\
Definition of POSTSCRIPT for Kids
: a note added at the end of a letter, article, or book
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