Synonyms for postscript


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pohst-skript, pohs-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpoʊstˌskrɪpt, ˈpoʊs-


Définition of postscript

Origin :
  • 1550s, from Latin post scriptum "written after," from neuter past participle of Latin postscribere "write after," from post "after" (see post-) + scribere "to write" (see script (n.)).
  • noun supplement
Example sentences :
  • The substance of a lady's letter, it has been said, always is comprised in the postscript.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Also, in writing to his employer, Matt devoted a postscript to White Fang.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • He read it with eagerness and pleasure till he came to the postscript.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • This postscript was in the writing of the young lady herself.
  • Extract from : « Cleo The Magnificent » by Louis Zangwill
  • As a postscript she mentioned that it was her niece who was to be married.
  • Extract from : « Whittier-land » by Samuel T. Pickard
  • He added as a postscript, "What does thee know about Evelina Bray?"
  • Extract from : « Whittier-land » by Samuel T. Pickard
  • At all events, make room if you can for the postscript I send you.
  • Extract from : « Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II (of II) » by Edmund Downey
  • The postscript was brief, but it surprised Darcy more than all the rest.
  • Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • Sometimes, as you know, the postscript is of great importance.
  • Extract from : « Miss Pat at School » by Pemberton Ginther
  • Mr. Mix gave it, but before he could add a postscript, Mirabelle was on active duty.
  • Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall

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