postscript — an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by 'P.S.'
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by 'P.S.'
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpoʊstskrɪpt/
Example Sentences
- He wrote 'P.S. Don't tell mom about the broken vase' as a postscript to his letter.
- The movie's happy ending was just a postscript - the real story was much darker.
- She added a postscript asking if he could bring pizza to the study session.
postscript
NOUN[/ˈpoʊstskrɪpt/]
an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by 'P.S.'
She adds a heartfelt postscript at the bottom of her letter.
A postscript added to the manuscript in the shadowy crypt
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'post' (after) and 'scriptum' (written thing, past participle of 'scribere' meaning to write). The term literally means 'written after' and refers to text added after the main body of a letter has been completed and signed.
Breakdown
post- (after) + script (written, from Latin scriptum) = postscript
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He wrote 'P.S. Don't tell mom about the broken vase' as a postscript to his letter.”
“The movie's happy ending was just a postscript - the real story was much darker.”
“She added a postscript asking if he could bring pizza to the study session.”
“The peace treaty included a postscript about future trade agreements.”
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