epilogue

Definition

A short speech, spoken directly at the audience at the end of a play

Etymology

From French épilogue, from Latin epilogus, from Ancient Greek ἐπίλογος (epílogos, “a conclusion, peroration of a speech, epilogue of a play”), from ἐπιλέγω (epilégō, “to say in addition”). Eclipsed Middle English lenvoie (“epilogue”) borrowed ultimately from Old French. Equiavlent to epi- + -logue.

Example Sentences

• "In the play’s epilogue, the actor addressed the audience directly."
• "The novel ended with a short epilogue."