afterdrain
|af-ter-drain|
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/ˈæftərˌdreɪn/
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/ˈɑːftəˌdreɪn/
secondary drainage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterdrain' originates from English, combining 'after' meaning 'subsequent to' and 'drain' meaning 'to remove liquid'.
Historical Evolution
'afterdrain' was formed in modern English by combining the words 'after' and 'drain'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a secondary drainage system', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a drainage system or channel that is installed after the initial drainage to further remove excess water.
The afterdrain was installed to prevent waterlogging in the fields.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 03:36