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afterdate

|af-ter-date|

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/ˈæftərˌdeɪt/

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/ˈɑːftəˌdeɪt/

subsequent date

Etymology
Etymology Information

'afterdate' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'date', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'date' referred to a specific day.

Historical Evolution

'Afterdate' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a date following another', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a date occurring after a specified or implied date.

The contract is valid from the afterdate of the agreement.

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Last updated: 2025/05/26 01:36