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epilogue

/ˈɛpɪlɒɡ/

/ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/

Translations

epiloguenoun

epilogues

/ˈɛpɪlɒɡ/

/ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/

épiloguelittéraire, théâtre; par extension en musique

The novel's epilogue provided a glimpse into the characters' lives ten years after the main events.

L’épilogue du roman donnait un aperçu de la vie des personnages dix ans après les événements principaux.

Synonyms

epilogueverb

epilogued

Past Simple

epilogued

Past Participle

epiloguing

Gerund

Rare; to add or speak an epilogue

Synonyms

postscript (rare)

append an epilogue

add an epilogue

bring to a close

wrap up

epilogueadjective

/ˈep.ɪ.lɒɡ/

/ˈɛp.ɪ.lɔɡ/

Used attributively to describe something that functions as or relates to an epilogue

Synonyms

Definitions

epiloguenoun

A section at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.

The novel's epilogue provided a glimpse into the characters' lives ten years after the main events.

A speech, usually in verse, delivered to the audience by an actor at the end of a play.

The actor delivered the epilogue with such emotion that the audience was moved to tears.

A short concluding section of a musical composition or other creative work, often summarizing thematic material.

The concerto concludes with an epilogue that revisits its principal melody.

epilogueverb

To add an epilogue to (a literary or dramatic work); to conclude with an epilogue.

The playwright decided to epilogue the drama with a reflective monologue.

epilogueadjective

Serving as an epilogue; placed at the end to provide closure or commentary.

The film includes an epilogue scene that shows the characters years later.