aftercost
|af-ter-cost|
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🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌkɔst/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌkɒst/
subsequent expense
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftercost' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'cost', where 'after' indicates a subsequent time and 'cost' refers to an expense.
Historical Evolution
'aftercost' was formed in modern English by combining the words 'after' and 'cost'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'expenses following a purchase', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/26 00:06