aftereffect
|af/ter/ef/fect|
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/ˈæftərɪˌfɛkt/
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/ˈɑːftərɪˌfɛkt/
delayed consequence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftereffect' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'effect', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'effect' meant 'a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.'
Historical Evolution
'aftereffect' was formed in modern English by combining the words 'after' and 'effect'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a result occurring after an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a delayed result or consequence of an event or action.
The aftereffect of the medication was drowsiness.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 12:16