post-damage
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/poʊst ˈdæmɪdʒ/
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/pəʊst ˈdæmɪdʒ/
state after damage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-damage' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'damage' meaning 'harm or injury'.
Historical Evolution
'post-damage' combines the Latin prefix 'post-' with the Middle English word 'damage', which came from Old French 'damager'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after harm or injury', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition or state of something after it has been damaged.
The post-damage assessment revealed the extent of the destruction.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 06:58