back matter

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noun Printing.

the parts of a book that appear after the main text, as bibliography, index, and appendixes.

Also called end matter.

Compare front matter.

Origin:
1945–50

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back matter

—n
	Also called: end matter the parts of a book, such as the index and appendices, that follow the main text

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Example sentences

The back matter features a map showing each site's location, historical information, and a brief history of the photographs.

Included in the back matter is a biography and bibliography.

All of these are noted in the back matter of the report.

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