Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
footnote
noun
/ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/
Definition
A note placed at the bottom of a page that provides additional information or references related to the text on that page.
Examples
- In his essay, he included a footnote to clarify his argument.
- The researcher added a footnote to cite the source of her data.
- Many books have footnotes that provide deeper insight into the topic discussed.
Meaning
Footnotes are used to explain, comment on, or cite sources for specific passages in a document.
Synonyms
- Endnote
- Annotation
- Reference
