Meaning of the word footnote in English

What does footnote mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

footnote

US /ˈfʊt.noʊt/
UK /ˈfʊt.noʊt/
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Noun

1.

an additional piece of information printed at the bottom of a page

Example:
The author included a footnote to explain the historical context.
Please check the footnotes for more details.
2.

a minor or less important part of something

Example:
His role in the project was merely a footnote.
That incident became a mere footnote in history.

Verb

1.

to add a footnote to (a text or document)

Example:
She decided to footnote the controversial statement.
You should always footnote your sources in academic papers.
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