English · Word Candidate

aftermath

/ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: aftermaths

Meaning · English

That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.

Noun

In contrast to most projections of the aftermath of nuclear war, in this there is no rioting or looting.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “aftermath” mean?

That which happens after, that which follows, usually of strongly negative connotation in most contexts, implying a preceding catastrophe.

Is “aftermath” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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