back matter
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 of back matter
First recorded in 1945–50
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British Dictionary definitions for back matter
back matter
noun
the parts of a book, such as the index and appendices, that follow the main text
Also called: end matter