AFTERTHOUGHT

afterthought

(noun) an addition that was not included in the original plan; “the garage was an afterthought”

reconsideration, second thought, afterthought, rethink

(noun) thinking again about a choice previously made; “he had second thoughts about his purchase”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

afterthought (plural afterthoughts)

A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.

Something additional to the original plan or concept.

Verb

afterthought (third-person singular simple present afterthoughts, present participle afterthoughting, simple past and past participle afterthoughted)

(very rare except in the past tense, possibly nonstandard) To expound as an afterthought.

Etymology 2

Verb

afterthought

simple past tense and past participle of afterthink

Source: Wiktionary


Aft"er*thought`, n.

Definition: Reflection after an act; later or subsequent thought or expedient.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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