Afterthought Definition
ăftər-thôt
noun
An idea, response, or explanation that occurs to one after an event or decision.
American Heritage
An idea, explanation, part, etc. coming or added later.
Webster's New World
A thought coming too late, after the occasion for which it was apt.
Webster's New World
A reflection after an act; a later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient.
She packed her sandals only as an afterthought, but she was glad she did.
Wiktionary
Something additional to the original plan or concept.
This whole remodeling was an afterthought, we were only going to paint and call it good.
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verb
(very rare except in the past tense, possibly nonstandard) To expound as an afterthought.
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afterthought
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afterthoughtsOrigin of Afterthought
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after- + thought
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