English Explanatory Dictionary

afterthink

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To think about after the fact, reflect on.
  2. To repent, or feel remorse for; to regret.

Word forms

afterthink afterthinks afterthinking afterthought

Etymology

Compound of after- + think, probably a calque of Ancient Greek μετάνοια (metánoia).

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