The footnote is similar to an endnote, but is
included at the bottom of the page that has the reference.
Related Terms
• Epigraph
• Epilogue
• Endnote
• Prologue
Definition: The footnote is used to make a reference to some part of the
writing. This reference could be used to clarify the part, cite the source and
thereby build credibility.
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