Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aftereffect

noun

/ˈæftərˌɛfɛkt/

Definition

A secondary effect or result that follows an initial impact or event.

Examples

After the concert, many fans felt an emotional aftereffect from the powerful performance.
The aftereffect of the medication was drowsiness, which took a few hours to subside.
In psychology, the aftereffect refers to the lingering impressions left by an experience.

Meaning

The aftereffect is the consequence that occurs after a particular action or experience, often affecting someone in a different way than the initial cause.