post-battle
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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