post-festive
|post/fes/tive|
B2
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/poʊst ˈfɛstɪv/
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/pəʊst ˈfɛstɪv/
after a festival
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-festive' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'festivus' meaning 'festive or joyous'.
Historical Evolution
'post-festive' evolved from the Latin 'postfestivus' and eventually became the modern English word 'post-festive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after a festival', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period after a festival or celebration.
The post-festive cleanup took longer than expected.
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Last updated: 2025/02/10 02:23