afterturn
|af-ter-turn|
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/ˈæftərˌtɜrn/
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/ˈɑːftəˌtɜːn/
subsequent phase
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterturn' originates from Middle English, combining 'after' meaning 'following' and 'turn' meaning 'a change in direction or course'.
Historical Evolution
'afterturn' evolved from the Old English 'æfter' and 'turnian', eventually becoming the modern English word 'afterturn'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a subsequent change in direction', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a secondary phase or event'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a secondary or subsequent turn or phase, often following an initial event or action.
The afterturn of the meeting was more productive than the initial session.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 10:21