Associations to the word «Aftereffect»

Wiktionary

AFTEREFFECT, noun. Any delayed effect; an effect which is not immediately manifested.
AFTEREFFECT, noun. A term used for by recreational dextromethorphan users, meaning hung over. The period of time after a self-induced "high" has worn off, but there is still altered vision and awareness.

Dictionary definition

AFTEREFFECT, noun. Any result that follows its cause after an interval.
AFTEREFFECT, noun. A delayed effect of a drug or therapy; "the drug had unexpected aftereffects".

Wise words

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