post-commencement
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/poʊst kəˈmɛnsmənt/
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/pəʊst kəˈmɛnsmənt/
(commencement)
beginning or ceremony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-commencement' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'commencement' meaning 'beginning'.
Historical Evolution
'post-' combined with 'commencement' in modern English to form 'post-commencement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after the beginning', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring after the beginning of an event or process.
The post-commencement phase of the project was crucial for its success.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 22:42