post-period
|post-pe-ri-od|
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/poʊst ˈpɪriəd/
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/pəʊst ˈpɪəriəd/
time after an event
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-period' originates from the combination of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'period' meaning 'a length of time'.
Historical Evolution
'post-period' is a modern English term formed by combining 'post-' and 'period'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a time after a specific event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period following a specific event or time.
The post-period of the project was dedicated to evaluation and feedback.
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Last updated: 2025/07/03 19:13