aftereffect

[af-ter-i-fekt, ahf-]

noun

1. a delayed effect; an effect that follows at some interval after the stimulus that produces it.

2. Medicine/Medical.,  a result appearing after the first effect due to an agent, usually a drug, has gone.

aftereffect

/ ˈɑːftərɪˌfɛkt /

noun

1. any result occurring some time after its cause

2. med any delayed response to a stimulus or agent Compare side effect

3. psychol any illusory sensation caused by a stimulus that has ceased

Word History and Origins

Origin of aftereffect¹

First recorded in 1810–20; after + effect

Example Sentences

It’s probably the aftereffects of the poisoned cider.

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And as many homeowners have found to their chagrin, plumbing works silently in the background—until it doesn’t, with messy and even catastrophic aftereffects.

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In addition, 3,300 naval troops are helping with evacuations as well as clearing up the aftereffects of the floods.

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