afterimpression
|af-ter-im-pres-sion|
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/ˌæftərɪmˈprɛʃən/
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/ˌɑːftərɪmˈprɛʃən/
residual mental image
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterimpression' originates from the combination of 'after-' meaning 'following in time' and 'impression' from Latin 'impressio', meaning 'pressing into'.
Historical Evolution
'afterimpression' was formed by combining 'after' and 'impression' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a remaining mental image', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mental image or sensation that remains after the original stimulus has ceased.
The afterimpression of the bright light lingered in his vision.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/26 13:21