post-treat
|post/treat|
B2
🇺🇸
/poʊst-triːt/
🇬🇧
/pəʊst-triːt/
after treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-treat' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the verb 'treat' meaning 'to apply a process or substance.'
Historical Evolution
'post-treat' combines the Latin prefix 'post-' with the English word 'treat,' forming a modern English term.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to treat after,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to treat something after an initial process or treatment.
The fabric was post-treated to enhance its durability.
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Last updated: 2025/01/22 07:59