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Definition of endnote

endnote

/ˈɛnd.noʊt/
end · note
Plural:endnotes
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endnote Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A note printed at the end of a book, chapter, or article that provides a source citation or additional explanation for a specific passage in the main text.

Example

"The historian included a detailed endnote at the back of the chapter to explain the discrepancy in the archival records."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike a footnote, which appears at the bottom of the same page as the text it references, an endnote is placed at the end of a chapter, article, or book.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Endnote. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/endnote
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