Definition

A section at the end of a book or play that gives a final comment or conclusion.

Example

The author included an epilog to summarize the main themes of the story.

Conversation

Did you finish that book we talked about?

Yeah, I just read the epilog last night.

What did you think of the ending in the epilog?

I loved it! It really tied everything together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Epilog → It is formed from "epi-" (meaning upon or at) and "logos" (meaning word or discourse). The word "epilog" refers to a concluding section that is placed at the end of a written work, essentially a word or discourse that comes upon the main text.

Memory Tip

Think of a final 'word' ('logos') that comes 'upon' ('epi-') the main story — that's what an epilog is.

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