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Postscript

//ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature. countable

    "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.""

  2. 2
    textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end wordnet
  3. 3
    An addition to a story, play, etc. after its completion. countable

    "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."

  4. 4
    a note appended to a letter after the signature wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To extend (a letter or another document) with additional remarks.

Etymology

Etymology 1

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.

Etymology 2

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.

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