aftercourse
|af-ter-course|
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/ˈæftərˌkɔrs/
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/ˈɑːftəˌkɔːs/
subsequent stage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftercourse' originates from Middle English, combining 'after' meaning 'following' and 'course' meaning 'a path or direction'.
Historical Evolution
'aftercourse' evolved from the Middle English term 'aftercours', which was used to describe a subsequent path or stage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a subsequent path or stage', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a subsequent course or stage following an initial one.
The aftercourse of the project involved detailed analysis.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 00:21