after-the-fact
|af/ter-the-fact|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈæf.tər ðə ˈfækt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːf.tə ðə ˈfækt/
post-event
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-the-fact' originates from English, combining 'after' meaning 'following in time' and 'fact' meaning 'an event or occurrence.'
Historical Evolution
'after-the-fact' evolved from the combination of 'after' and 'fact' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'following an event,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to something that is done or occurs after an event has taken place.
The company made an after-the-fact apology for the error.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45