aftereffect

noun
UK: /ˈɑːftərɪˌfekt/
US: /ˈæftərɪˌfekt/

  1. A result or effect that follows an event or cause, especially one that is unpleasant.

    1. The aftereffect of the storm was flooding. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aftereffect of the medication was a persistent headache that lasted for days. [ ] [ ]

  2. A consequence or delayed result of an illness, injury, or other trauma.

    1. Fatigue is a common aftereffect of the flu. [ ] [ ]
    2. One serious aftereffect of the surgery was a prolonged period of rehabilitation to regain full mobility. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

repercussion consequence result impact legacy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aftereffect" in English means: A result or effect that follows an event or cause, especially one that is unpleasant., A consequence or delayed result of an illness, injury, or other trauma..

The phonetic transcription of "aftereffect" is /ˈɑːftərɪˌfekt/ in British English and /ˈæftərɪˌfekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aftereffect": repercussion, consequence, result, impact, legacy.

Example usage of "aftereffect": "The aftereffect of the storm was flooding.". More examples on the page.