back matter
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Definition
Noun: - Supplementary material at the end of a book: "Back matter" refers to the sections of a book that follow the main body of the text. This material provides additional information, references, or data related to the book's content.
Usage
- The term "back matter" is used in publishing and academic contexts to describe the collective parts of a book that appear after the conclusion of the primary narrative or argument.
- It is typically contrasted with "front matter" (preliminary pages like the preface and table of contents) and the "main text" or "body matter."
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To consult the back matter": To look up information in the sections at the end of a book.
- If you're unsure about a historical date mentioned in chapter five, consult the chronology in the back matter.
Variants and Related Words
- End matter: A synonym for "back matter."
- Appendix (Appendices): A common component of back matter, containing supplementary material.
- Bibliography: A list of sources cited, often found in the back matter.
- Index: An alphabetical listing of topics and page numbers, a standard part of back matter.
- Colophon: A publisher's imprint, sometimes included in the back matter.
Synonyms
- End matter
- Reference matter
- Supplementary material
Related Phrases
- Front matter: The material at the beginning of a book (e.g., title page, preface).
- Body matter: The main textual content of a book.
Noun
- written matter following the main text of a book