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afterthink

verb

Etymology

Compound of after- + think, probably a calque of Ancient Greek μετάνοια (metánoia).

  1. derived from μετάνοια

Definitions

  1. To think about after the fact, reflect on.

  2. To repent, or feel remorse for

    To repent, or feel remorse for; to regret.

    • Never fear," said her husband ; " there, sit you down and mend your stockings, and the less you heed us the less you'll have to afterthink."

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Vish — recursive loop

A definitional loop anchored at afterthink. Each word in the ring is defined by the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself. Scroll to it and watch.

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A definitional loop anchored at afterthink. Each word in the ring appears in the definition of the next; follow the chain far enough and it folds back on itself.

6 hops · closes at afterthink

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