Meaning & use
aftereffect
A result or consequence that occurs some time after its original cause, often a lingering or secondary effect.
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Dizziness is a common aftereffect of the medication for the first few hours.
Economists are still studying the aftereffects of the financial crisis a decade later.
A note on using this word
Aftereffect usually describes a delayed or lingering consequence, distinct from an immediate result, and is common in medical and scientific writing.
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