footnote
Translation
footnote
Examples
See the footnote on page 25 for more details.
See the footnote on page 25 for more details.
He was a mere footnote in the history of science.
He was a mere footnote in the history of science.
Grammar Patterns
((a footnote)) ((to/in sth.)) an extra piece of information printed at the bottom of a page He was a mere footnote in the history of science.
Similar Words
Synonyms: note, comment, annotation
Etymology
From 'foot' (bottom of a page) + 'note'. A note at the foot of the page.
Memory Tips
Picture a small 'note' written near your 'foot' at the bottom of a book page.