aftereye
|af-ter-eye|
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/ˈæftərˌaɪ/
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/ˈɑːftəˌaɪ/
subsequent observation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftereye' originates from Middle English, combining 'after' meaning 'subsequent' and 'eye' meaning 'sight or observation'.
Historical Evolution
'aftereye' changed from the Middle English word 'aftereyen' and eventually became the modern English word 'aftereye'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a subsequent observation', but over time it has largely fallen out of use.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare or obsolete term for a second or subsequent sighting or observation.
The aftereye of the comet was just as spectacular as the first sighting.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 04:36