Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

after-effect

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.99 in modern English

Syllables
af-ter--ef-fect
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An effect; especially, one that is experienced only after a delay, or only in the long term.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

after-effects (plural) aftereffect (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

side-effect

Questions

What does after-effect mean?
An effect; especially, one that is experienced only after a delay, or only in the long term.

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