after-rewarming
|af-ter-re-warm-ing|
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/ˈæftər rɪˈwɔrmɪŋ/
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/ˈɑːftə rɪˈwɔːmɪŋ/
state after warming again
Etymology
'after-rewarming' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'rewarming', where 'after' indicates a subsequent state and 'rewarming' refers to the process of warming again.
The term 'rewarming' evolved from the word 'warm', which has Old English origins, and 'after' has been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Initially, 'rewarming' meant 'to warm again', and 'after' indicated a subsequent event. The combined term 'after-rewarming' specifically refers to the state following rewarming.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing the state or condition following the process of rewarming, typically after being exposed to cold conditions.
The patient showed signs of improvement after-rewarming.
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Last updated: 2025/06/17 18:44