post-reaction
|post-re-ac-tion|
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/poʊst-riˈækʃən/
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/pəʊst-riˈækʃən/
after-event response
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-reaction' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'reaction' meaning 'a response to a stimulus'.
Historical Evolution
'post-reaction' combines the Latin prefix 'post-' with the English word 'reaction', forming a term used in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a response occurring after an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a response or effect that occurs after an initial reaction or event.
The post-reaction to the medication was unexpected.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 06:41