Postscript Meaning
/ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.
nounAn addition to a story, play, etc. after its completion.
Sentence Examples
Clearly, Lojban is easier than Postscript.
The postscript for good intentions is: next time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After finishing her long letter, she added a ____ to mention her new address.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She added a brief ____ to the letter mentioning that she had just heard the good news.
Word Origin & History
From New Latin postscriptum, from Latin, neuter of postscriptus, past participle of postscrībō (“write after”), from post (“after”) + scrībō (“write”). By surface analysis, post- + script.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"As a rule Julian dictated to secretaries, and so fast that Libanius says the "tachygraphers" were unable to keep pace with him, but certain postscripts are marked "with his own hand.""
— 1913, Flavius Claudius Iulianus, “Letters of Julian”, in Emily Wilmer Cave Wright, transl., The Works of the Emperor Julian, volume III, Introduction to the letters:
"In a moving post-script to the novel, Forster tells the reader that the book was inspired by a visit to the home of Edward Carpenter."
— 1974 February 2, Allen Young, “Reviews”, in Gay Community News, volume 1, number 32, page 7:
"And then a curious postscript: I share your dislike of the shortening of names but I must say that I'm not sure 'Alexandra' is entirely suitable for you. It seems to me that you require a name with rather more brio. I see you as a 'Lexie'. What do you think?"
— 2010, Maggie O'Farrell, The Hand That First Held Mine, Headline, →ISBN, page 34:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After finishing her long letter, she added a ____ to mention her new address.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She added a brief ____ to the letter mentioning that she had just heard the good news.