afterthought

Meaning

Noun

1. A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
2. Something additional to the original plan or concept.

Verb

To expound as an afterthought.

Verb

simple past and past participle of afterthink

afterthink

1. To think about after the fact, reflect on.
2. To repent, or feel remorse for; to regret.

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Synonyms

reconsideration

second thought

rethink

note of reference

after-thought

note of page

indiscretion

footnote

Translations

ocurrencia tardía

pensée après coup

nachträglicher Einfall

reconsideração

ripensamento

μεταγενέστερη σκέψη

nakomertje

gedachte

💭

bij nader inzien

acréscimo

reflexão

algo secundário

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/

Etymology

From after- + thought, probably modelled on forethought. Compare also the verb afterthink.