English · Culture & Society
footnote
/ˈfʊt.nəʊt/
[/ˈfʊt.nəʊt/]
a note at the page bottom
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A footnote is a note printed at the bottom of a page that gives extra information or a source. Footnotes keep the main text clear.
Example
The author added a footnote to explain the term.
The author added a footnote to explain the term.
Etymology
From 'foot' (bottom of the page) plus 'note'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in academic writing for sources and side comments.