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aftergrowth

aftergrowth

6.8
A later result that appears unexpectedly after an event
  • noun
  • /ˈæftərˌɡroʊθ/
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  • The new policy resulted in an unexpected aftergrowth of administrative work.

Examples

  • There was a noticeable aftergrowth of small businesses following the economic reforms.

  • The artist's fame brought an aftergrowth of imitators trying to copy his style.

  • The aftergrowth of the project surprised everyone.

  • We noticed significant aftergrowth in the community after the initiative.

  • The new policy resulted in an unexpected aftergrowth of administrative work.

  • There was a noticeable aftergrowth of small businesses following the economic reforms.

  • The artist's fame brought an aftergrowth of imitators trying to copy his style.

Synonyms

aftereffect
vsaftergrowth
12 5.1

A result that appears after an event, often some time later

is a later development often appearing as unintended
outgrowth
vsaftergrowth
9 6.1

A result that comes from something earlier, like a new idea

is a later development often not intended
offset
vsaftergrowth
1 4.7

A result that happens as a natural effect of something else

tends to be a later secondary result that may be unintended
outshoot
vsaftergrowth
7.5

A smaller thing that starts from a larger project or plan

appears later and often happens unintentionally

How Significant

consequence
100 4.2
repercussion
79 6.7
aftergrowth
6.8
minor
600 2.4

Surface Forms

aftergrowth singular
aftergrowths plural

Morphology

aftergrowth = growth (transparent) = after + growth

The sense is a straightforward combination of 'after' + 'growth' meaning a development that occurs later; learners who know the components can infer this. [Postprocessing: moved 'after' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Aftergrowth is made of after ('later') and growth ('something that grows'). Think of a new thing that 'grows' out of an earlier action, so it means a secondary result or an unintended consequence.