Footnote

/ˈfʊtnəʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A note at the bottom of a page that provides additional information or references related to the text on that page.

The author included a footnote to clarify the source of the information presented in the text.

An incidental remark or reference, typically one that is minor compared to the main content.

In her lecture, she made a footnote about the historical context of the topic.

A citation or reference that is placed at the bottom of a page to give credit to sources or provide further reading.

He cited several articles in the footnote to support his thesis.

Derived from 'foot' meaning the bottom of a page and 'note' indicating a written comment.

footnote to history

An event or detail considered unimportant but has historical significance.

in the footnotes

In a less important or secondary position.

endnote

A note or citation placed at the end of a document or section.

citation

A reference to a source of information.

A small additional detail that might not be crucial.

Let's put that in the footnote – it can wait.

An afterthought that is added later.

He treated it like a footnote in the discussion, not a main point.