afterwise
|af-ter-wise|
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/ˈæftərˌwaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈɑːftəˌwaɪz/
wisdom after the fact
Etymology
Etymology Information
'afterwise' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'wise', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'wise' meant 'having knowledge or understanding'.
Historical Evolution
'afterwise' was formed in English by combining the words 'after' and 'wise', reflecting the concept of wisdom gained after an event.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having wisdom after an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having wisdom or knowledge gained after an event has occurred; wise in hindsight.
He was afterwise about the decision, realizing the mistake only after it was too late.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 12:36