Aftereffect (Noun)
Meaning 1
A delayed effect of a drug or therapy; "the drug had unexpected aftereffects".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Meaning 2
Any result that follows its cause after an interval.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The earthquake's aftereffect was a series of devastating landslides that blocked the nearby river.
- The medication's aftereffect was a severe headache that lasted for hours.
- The company's aftereffect of laying off hundreds of employees was a significant loss of public trust.
- The aftereffect of the hurricane was a massive power outage that affected thousands of homes.
- The aftereffect of the athlete's concussion was a lingering sensitivity to light and noise.