after-travel
|af-ter-trav-el|
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🇺🇸
/ˈæftər ˌtrævəl/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftə ˌtrævəl/
post-movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'after-travel' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'travel', where 'after' indicates a subsequent action and 'travel' refers to movement.
Historical Evolution
'after-travel' was formed by combining the words 'after' and 'travel' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any movement occurring after an initial action, but it has become more specific to mechanical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the movement or distance a part of a machine or mechanism moves after the initial action or force has been applied.
The after-travel of the brake pedal was minimal.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/20 17:14