afterglide
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/ˈæf.tərˌɡlaɪd/
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/ˈɑːf.təˌɡlaɪd/
smooth transition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterglide' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'glide', where 'after' indicates a subsequent position and 'glide' refers to a smooth transition.
Historical Evolution
'afterglide' was formed in modern English by combining the words 'after' and 'glide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a smooth transition following something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a glide or transition sound that follows the main vowel sound in a diphthong or triphthong.
In the word 'coin', the 'i' sound is followed by an afterglide.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 07:36