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postscripts

postscripts is the plural 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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Questions about postscripts

What is postscripts the plural of?
Postscripts is the plural of postscript.

Words near postscripts in the dictionary

  1. postscript
  2. postscripta
  3. postscriptal
  4. postscripted
  5. postscripting
  6. postscripts
  7. postscriptum
  8. postscriptums
  9. postscutella
  10. postscutellar
  11. postscutellum

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