epilogue

UK
/ˈɛpɪlɒɡ/
US
/ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/

Translations

epiloguenoun
epilogues
pl
UK
/ˈɛpɪlɒɡ/
US
/ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/
The book concluded with an epilogue that tied up all the loose ends.
Книга завершилась эпилогом, который связал все незаконченные линии.
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
UK
/ˈep.ɪ.lɒɡ/
US
/ˈɛp.ɪ.lɔɡ/
Used attributively to describe something that functions as or relates to an epilogue

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.