footnote
UK: ˈfʊtnəʊt | US: ˈfʊtnoʊt
n. A note printed at the bottom of a page that provides additional information or references.
n. A minor or supplementary piece of information.
The word "footnote" is a straightforward compound of "foot" (referring to the bottom of a page) and "note" (a brief written comment). It emerged in the mid-19th century, reflecting the literal placement of explanatory text at the "foot" of a page. The term retains its transparent structure, making it easy to decode for learners.
The author included a lengthy footnote to clarify the historical context.
Always check the footnotes for additional references.
His argument was supported by a footnote citing recent research.
The footnote contained an interesting anecdote about the discovery.
She skimmed the footnotes to find the source of the quotation.