post-celebratory
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/poʊst-səˈlɛbrəˌtɔri/
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/pəʊst-səˈlɛbrəˌtɔːri/
after celebration
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-celebratory' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'celebratory' meaning 'relating to a celebration'.
Historical Evolution
'Post-celebratory' combines the Latin prefix 'post-' with the English word 'celebratory', forming a modern English adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after a celebration', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period or events following a celebration.
The post-celebratory cleanup took longer than expected.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 12:21