afterfall
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/ˈæftərˌfɔl/
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/ˈɑːftəˌfɔːl/
consequences following an event
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterfall' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'fall', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'fall' referred to a decline or descent.
Historical Evolution
'afterfall' was formed in modern English by combining the words 'after' and 'fall'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the period following a fall or decline', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the period or consequences following a significant event'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the period or consequences following a significant event, often used in the context of a disaster or major change.
The afterfall of the economic crisis was felt for years.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 05:06