afterspeech
|af-ter-speech|
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🇺🇸
/ˈæftərˌspiːtʃ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌspiːtʃ/
follow-up speech
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterspeech' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'speech', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'speech' meant 'a formal address or discourse'.
Historical Evolution
'afterspeech' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a speech following another', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a speech or remark made after a main speech or event, often as a follow-up or conclusion.
The CEO gave an afterspeech to address the questions raised during the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 03:36