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
afterthought (plural afterthoughts)
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
Something additional to the original plan or concept.
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.
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
17 November 2024
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
