aftersensation
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/ˈæftərsɛnˌseɪʃən/
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/ˈɑːftəsɛnˌseɪʃən/
lingering sensation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftersensation' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'sensation', where 'after' indicates a subsequent occurrence and 'sensation' refers to a physical feeling or perception.
Historical Evolution
'aftersensation' was formed by combining the words 'after' and 'sensation' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a sensation following a stimulus', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sensation that persists after the stimulus that caused it has ceased.
The aftersensation of the bright light lingered even after I closed my eyes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/27 00:51