afterknowledge
|af-ter-knowl-edge|
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/ˈæftərˌnɑːlɪdʒ/
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/ˈɑːftəˌnɒlɪdʒ/
hindsight
Etymology
'afterknowledge' originates from Middle English, combining 'after' meaning 'following in time' and 'knowledge' meaning 'awareness or understanding'.
'afterknowledge' evolved from the Middle English term 'afterknouleche', which combined 'after' and 'knouleche', eventually becoming the modern English word 'afterknowledge'.
Initially, it meant 'knowledge gained after an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
knowledge gained after an event has occurred, often implying hindsight or understanding gained too late.
His afterknowledge of the situation made him realize the mistakes he had made.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 14:06