English noun: aftereffect | |||
1. | aftereffect (phenomenon) any result that follows its cause after an interval | ||
Broader (hypernym) | consequence, effect, event, issue, outcome, result, upshot | ||
2. | aftereffect (state) a delayed effect of a drug or therapy | ||
Samples | The drug had unexpected aftereffects. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | effect | ||