Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of footnote
"The research paper was filled with footnotes that cited every source used in the argument."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of footnote
"The scholar carefully footnotes every claim made in her research paper."
In plain English: To footnote something means to add small notes at the bottom of a page that give extra information about what is written above them.
"The historian footnoted her claims with sources from various archives to ensure accuracy."