postscript

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

Noun

  1. An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.
    • 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,...
  2. An addition to a story, play, etc. after its completion.
    • 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...
    • 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...

Origin

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.

Forms

postscripts post script postscriptum post scriptum PS P.S. p.s.

Synonyms

afterscript afterword

Derived

post-postscript

Verb

  1. To extend (a letter or another document) with additional remarks.

Forms

postscripts postscripting postscripted post script postscriptum post scriptum PS P.S. p.s.