after-death
|af-ter-death|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈæftər dɛθ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftə dɛθ/
posthumous
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-death' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'death', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'death' referred to the end of life.
Historical Evolution
'After-death' has remained consistent in its usage, referring to events or conditions following death.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'following death', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring after death.
The after-death rituals were performed according to tradition.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45