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Epilog

epilogue; concluding section of a work

noun EH-pee-lok Rare
Arts & Culture Literature

Origin: from Greek epilogos

Usage Note

Epilog is a closing section that rounds off a literary or dramatic work, often providing resolution or reflection. Paired with Prolog: der Epilog fasst die Ereignisse zusammen.

Examples

"Im Epilog erfährt man, was aus den Figuren später wurde."

Natural Translation

In the epilogue, one learns what became of the characters later.

Literal Translation

In the epilogue one learns, what became of the figures later.

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