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aftermath

/ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/
af · ter · math
Plural:aftermaths
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• noun

1

The consequences or aftereffects of a significant, unpleasant, or disastrous event.

Example

"Emergency crews worked tirelessly to restore power in the aftermath of the severe coastal hurricane."

2

New grass that grows after a field has been mowed or harvested earlier in the same season.

Example

"The cattle were turned out into the meadow in late autumn to graze on the lush aftermath."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 15th century, the word combines 'after' with the archaic noun 'math' (from Old English 'mæth', meaning 'a mowing'), originally referring to the second crop of grass that grows after the first harvest before shifting to mean the consequences of a catastrophic event.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aftermath. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aftermath
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