English Explanatory Dictionary

aftercoming

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A following state, sequel, consequence, or result; an aftercome.
adj
  1. Succeeding, following.
  2. Specifically, of a baby's head: following the rest of the body out of the womb, rather than (as is usual) preceding it.

Word forms

aftercoming aftercomings

Etymology

From Middle English aftercomyng, aftircomyng, equivalent to after- + coming.

Synonyms

aftercome

Antonyms

forecoming
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