aftershock
|af-ter-shock|
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/ˈæf.tɚˌʃɑːk/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːf.təˌʃɒk/
subsequent tremor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftershock' originates from English, combining 'after' meaning 'following' and 'shock' meaning 'sudden impact or disturbance'.
Historical Evolution
'aftershock' was formed in English by combining the words 'after' and 'shock', reflecting its meaning of a subsequent tremor following a main earthquake.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a subsequent shock', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.
The region experienced several aftershocks following the major earthquake.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/27 03:36