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post-battle

|post/bat/tle|

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/poʊst ˈbætəl/

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/pəʊst ˈbætəl/

after a battle

Etymology
Etymology Information

'post-battle' originates from the combination of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'battle' meaning 'a fight or conflict.'

Historical Evolution

'post-battle' evolved from the combination of the Latin prefix 'post-' and the Old English word 'battel,' eventually forming the modern English term 'post-battle.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'after a fight or conflict,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

occurring or existing after a battle.

The post-battle cleanup took several days.

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Last updated: 2025/01/23 01:43