footnote

noun
UK: /ˈfʊtnəʊt/
US: /ˈfʊtnoʊt/

  1. A note at the bottom of a page that gives more information about something in the text.

    1. See the footnote for more details about the author's background.
    2. The author added a footnote to clarify the meaning of the obscure reference.

  2. An additional piece of information, often less important, related to a main topic.

    1. The scandal became a footnote in the history of the company.
    2. His early work is now considered a footnote to his later achievements.

Synonyms

annotation reference note
footnote verb

  1. To add a note at the bottom of a page in a book or document that provides more information.

    1. I need to footnote this source in my paper.
    2. She decided to footnote the quote to provide context for her readers.

  2. To mention or treat something as a minor or secondary detail.

    1. He tried to footnote their contribution to the project's success.
    2. Don't footnote the importance of this discovery; it's absolutely vital.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "footnote" in English means: A note at the bottom of a page that gives more information about something in the text., An additional piece of information, often less important, related to a main topic..

The phonetic transcription of "footnote" is /ˈfʊtnəʊt/ in British English and /ˈfʊtnoʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "footnote": annotation, reference, note.

Example usage of "footnote": "See the footnote for more details about the author's background.". More examples on the page.