end matter
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Definition
- Noun:
- Supplementary material at the back of a book: "End matter" refers to the sections of written content that appear after the main body text of a book. It typically includes reference materials, appendices, or indices that support the main content but are not part of the central narrative or argument.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The bibliography and index are located in the end matter of the academic volume.
- Always check the end matter for the author's notes and additional resources.
Advanced Usage
- "to consult the end matter": to look up information in the supplementary sections at the back of a book.
- For a complete list of references, please consult the end matter.
Variants and Related Words
- Back matter (n): A synonym for "end matter," referring to all material following the main text.
- The appendix is part of the book's back matter.
- Front matter (n): The material at the beginning of a book, such as the preface and table of contents, which contrasts with "end matter."
- The copyright page is found in the front matter.
Synonyms
- Appendix: A section containing supplementary material, often part of the end matter.
- Addendum: An item of additional material, typically added at the end of a book.
Related Phrases
- Located in the end matter: Found within the supplementary sections at the back.
- The glossary is located in the end matter.
Related Idioms
Noun
- written matter following the main text of a book