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epilogue

Pronunciation: /ˈɛpɪlɒg/

(US also epilog)
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Definition of epilogue

noun

  • 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: figurativea disastrous epilogue to the rest of his career

Origin:

late Middle English: from French épilogue, via Latin from Greek epilogos, from epi 'in addition' + logos 'speech'

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