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- DictionaryEp·i·logue/ˈepəˌlôɡ/
noun
- 1. a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened: "the meaning of the book's title is revealed in the epilogue"
noun. a speech, usually in verse, addressed to the audience by an actor at the end of a play. the actor speaking this. a short postscript to any literary work, such as a brief description of the fates of the characters in a novel. (esp formerly) the concluding programme of the day on a radio or television station, often having a religious content.
Epilogue comes from the Greek word epilogus meaning the conclusion of a speech. Definitions of epilogue. noun. a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play. synonyms: epilog. see more. noun. a short section added at the end of a literary work.
1. a. A short poem or speech spoken directly to the audience following the conclusion of a play. b. The performer who delivers such a short poem or speech. 2. A short addition or concluding section at the end of a literary work, often dealing with the future of its characters. Also called afterword. 3.
Epilogue definition, a usually short section appended to the conclusion of a book or film:The novel ends rather grimly, but the epilogue reveals that most of the characters go on to find fulfillment. See more.
Definition of epilogue noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. a usually short section appended to the conclusion of a book or film: The novel ends rather grimly, but the epilogue reveals that most of the characters go on to find fulfillment.: Compare prologue (def. 1).
May 18, 2024 · noun. 1. a. a speech, usually in verse, addressed to the audience by an actor at the end of a play. b. the actor speaking this. 2. a short postscript to any literary work, such as a brief description of the fates of the characters in a novel. 3. British.
