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afterthought
An afterthought is a consideration that happens later, following a main event or a situation. (noun)
An example of an afterthought is when someone considers a person's feelings as a result of something said at an event, much after there is any chance to rectify it.
An afterthought is something that was not previously considered. (noun)
An example of an afterthought is the realization that a card was not purchased to go with a present.
An afterthought is an addition to something. (noun)
An example of an afterthought is a built addition of a bathroom to a house.
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