afterthoughted
|af-ter-thought-ed|
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/ˈæftərˌθɔːtɪd/
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/ˈɑːftəˌθɔːtɪd/
(afterthought)
later idea
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterthought' originates from English, specifically the combination of 'after' and 'thought', where 'after' meant 'later' and 'thought' meant 'consideration'.
Historical Evolution
'afterthought' changed from the Old English word 'æfterþoht' and eventually became the modern English word 'afterthought'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a thought that comes later', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'something added later'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing something that has been added or considered after the fact.
The decoration seemed afterthoughted, as if it was added at the last minute.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 08:21