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- [af-ter-i-fekt, ahf-]
- /ˈæf tər ɪˌfɛkt, ˈɑf-/
- /ˈæf·tər·ɪˌfekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [af-ter-i-fekt, ahf-]
- /ˈæf tər ɪˌfɛkt, ˈɑf-/
Definitions of aftereffect word
- countable noun aftereffect The aftereffects of an event, experience, or substance are the conditions which result from it. 3
- noun aftereffect any result occurring some time after its cause 3
- noun aftereffect any delayed response to a stimulus or agent 3
- noun aftereffect any illusory sensation caused by a stimulus that has ceased 3
- noun aftereffect an effect coming later, or as a secondary result 3
- noun aftereffect a delayed effect; an effect that follows at some interval after the stimulus that produces it. 1
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Origin of aftereffect
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; after + effect
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Parts of speech for Aftereffect
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aftereffect popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aftereffect usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aftereffect
noun aftereffect
- aftermath — The aftermath of an important event, especially a harmful one, is the situation that results from it.
- consequence — The consequences of something are the results or effects of it.
- hangover — the disagreeable physical aftereffects of drunkenness, such as a headache or stomach disorder, usually felt several hours after cessation of drinking.
- offshoot — a branch or lateral shoot from a main stem, as of a plant.
- trail — to drag or let drag along the ground or other surface; draw or drag along behind.
Antonyms for aftereffect
noun aftereffect
- source — any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
- commencement — The commencement of something is its beginning.
- inception — beginning; start; commencement.
- insignificance — the quality or condition of being insignificant; lack of importance or consequence.
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
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