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post script

post script is the alternative spelling of postscript.

Meaning of postscript

Noun

postscript (plural postscripts)

  1. (countable) 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, “Letters of Julian”, in Emily Wilmer Cave Wright, transl., The Works of the Emperor Julian, volume III, Introduction to the letters
  2. (countable) 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 32, page 7

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Forms of post script

pluralpost scripts

Questions about post script

What is post script the alternative spelling of?
Post script is the alternative spelling of postscript.

Words near post script in the dictionary

  1. post prisons
  2. post rider
  3. post riders
  4. post rock
  5. post romantic
  6. post script
  7. post scripta
  8. post scripts
  9. post scriptum
  10. post scriptums
  11. post service

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