postscript
/ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.75 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "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.""
- "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."
- "And then a curious postscript: I share your dislike of the shortening of names but I must say that I'm not sure 'Alexandra' is entirely suitable for you. It seems to me that you require a name with rather more brio. I see you as a 'Lexie'. What do you think?"
Etymology
From New Latin postscriptum, from Latin, neuter of postscriptus, past participle of postscrībō (“write after”), from post (“after”) + scrībō (“write”). By surface analysis, post- + script.
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
- Root: *(s)kreybʰ-, postscriptum, -
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/