epilogue
Translation
epilogue
Examples
The book's epilogue explains what happened to the characters.
The book's epilogue explains what happened to the characters.
The play ended with a short epilogue.
The play ended with a short epilogue.
Grammar Patterns
an epilogue to ((a book/play)) The book's epilogue explains what happened.
Similar Words
Synonyms: afterword, conclusion; Antonyms: prologue, preface
Etymology
From Greek 'epi-' (in addition) and 'logos' (word, speech). It means 'words added at the end'.
Memory Tips
Think 'epi-' means 'after' and 'logue' means 'word'. So, it's the 'words after' the main story. Contrast with 'prologue' (pro- = before).