FOOTNOTE Meaning and
Definition
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A footnote is a brief and supplementary piece of information, usually appearing at the bottom of a page in a document, article, or book, that aims to provide additional clarification, references, or commentary to the main text. It is typically indicated by a superscript number or symbol within the text, which directs the reader's attention to the corresponding note located at the bottom of the page.
Footnotes serve multiple purposes, including but not limited to conveying explanations, providing citations, acknowledging sources, and offering further insights or peripheral details to support the main text. These supplementary notes are helpful in avoiding excessive interruption of the flow of the main content while allowing for the inclusion of relevant information that may enhance the understanding of the subject matter. They are commonly used in academic, scholarly, and research papers to acknowledge borrowed ideas or direct readers to other material for further investigation.
In addition to traditional print formats, footnotes are also used in the digital world, appearing as hyperlinks that navigate readers to a separate page or section containing the supplementary information. While footnotes are often used for academic purposes, they can also be utilized in other contexts such as legal documents, journalistic articles, historical texts, and literary works. The use of footnotes aids in providing thorough and transparent documentation while maintaining the readability and coherence of the main text.
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A note of reference at the foot of a page.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FOOTNOTE
The word "footnote" originated from the combination of two words: "foot" and "note".
The term "foot" refers to the lower part of the leg below the ankle and is derived from the Old English word "fōt". In English, "foot" has been used to describe the base or lowermost part of something.
The word "note" originates from the Latin word "nota", meaning a mark, sign, or remark. In English, "note" typically refers to a brief written record or reminder.
So, the term "footnote" can be understood as a note placed at the bottom (or foot) of a page, added to provide additional information, references, or comments on a main text.
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Conjugate verb Footnote
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