aftermath

The definition of an aftermath is the consequence of a situation, often one that is destructive.

(noun)

An example of an aftermath is the flattening of buildings and destruction of infrastructure after an earthquake.

See aftermath in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a second crop, as of grass that grows after the earlier mowing
a consequence of, or a state of affairs resulting from, something, esp. something destructive or unpleasant

Origin: after + obs. math, cutting of grass < OE mæth < māwan, to mow, with -th suffix

See aftermath in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A consequence, especially of a disaster or misfortune: famine as an aftermath of drought.
A period of time following a disastrous event: in the aftermath of war.
A second growth or crop in the same season, as of grass after mowing.

Origin:

Origin: after

Origin: + obsolete math, mowing (from Old English mǣth; see mē-⁴ in Indo-European roots)

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