noun
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any result occurring some time after its cause
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med any delayed response to a stimulus or agent Compare side effect
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psychol any illusory sensation caused by a stimulus that has ceased
Etymology
Origin of aftereffect
Example Sentences
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Her women aren’t triumphing so much as sidestepping death, and forced to live with their choices’ aftereffects for years to come.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Barron's
In addition, 3,300 naval troops are helping with evacuations as well as clearing up the aftereffects of the floods.
From BBC
“It’s the aftereffects of trying to compete at the streaming level and thinking that’s the future. Resources were put there, and now they have to retrench.”
From Los Angeles Times
“The aftereffects might be long term, and I’m seriously concerned about the fact that the plant is adjacent to organic farms that are producing food.”
From Los Angeles Times
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