post-meal
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/poʊst miːl/
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/pəʊst miːl/
after eating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-meal' originates from the combination of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'meal' referring to a time of eating.
Historical Evolution
'post-meal' evolved from the Latin prefix 'post-' and the Old English word 'mǣl' meaning 'meal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after a meal', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring after a meal.
He took a post-meal walk to aid digestion.
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Last updated: 2025/07/23 22:35