back matter

Noun

Meaning

written matter following the main text of a book

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Alternative names

back-matter

Synonyms

end matter appendix postscript verso back book epilogue addendum recto index consequence conclusion contents clause supplement
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Antonyms

foundation beginning cause base basis reason
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Hypernyms

matter

Examples

From the recycling symbols on the endpapers to the “Green Tips” in the back matter, the latest offering from Monica Wellington sends a consistent message: take action to protect your environment. Source: Internet

Epsen himself is largely modeled after Erling Storrusten, whose career in the resistance is described in the excellent back matter. Source: Internet

Finally, the intriguing back matter includes an author’s note, an illustrator’s note, and a note from a former assistant of Will Beebe, as well as a number of interesting photographs. Source: Internet

I also like in Roxanne's back matter that she includes documentaries a DVD of a concert of Ella's as well as two web sites. Source: Internet

It tells you the order in which the front and back matter should appear, and it tells you how to set up those parts. Source: Internet

Librarians will appreciate the extensive back matter, which includes an annotated web site list for further exploration, while teachers will applaud the easy, engaging experiments. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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