afterthought
|af-ter-thought|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈæf.tɚ.θɔːt/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːf.tə.θɔːt/
later idea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterthought' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'thought', where 'after' meant 'later in time' and 'thought' meant 'an idea or plan'.
Historical Evolution
'afterthought' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a thought occurring after the fact', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an idea or plan that is thought of or added later, often as an addition to something already planned.
The garden was an afterthought, added only after the house was built.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45