afterthought

• Substantif désignant une chose pensée ou ajoutée après coup, souvent comme une réflexion tardive ou un complément non prévu dans le plan initial.

A noun referring to something thought of or added later, often as an after-the-fact consideration or an addition not included in the original plan.

1. Reconsideration of a past decisionB2formal

   The act of thinking again about a choice or decision that was made earlier, often with regret or a new perspective.

   Réexamen d'une décision passée

   • His apology was just an afterthought, not a sincere change of heart.
   • She realized, as an afterthought, that she should have taken the other job.
   • The decision to move was made quickly, and the consequences were only an afterthought.

   Synonymesreassessmentreconsiderationreevaluationsecond thought

2. Something added laterB2formal

   An item, feature, or idea that is added to something after the original plan or design is complete, often seeming less important or integrated.

   Ajouté après coup

   • The porch was an afterthought, added to the house years after it was built.
   • The final chapter of the book felt like an afterthought, not part of the original story.
   • The new security measures were an afterthought, implemented only after the breach.

   Synonymesaccessoryadd-onaddendumadditionadjunctappendageappurtenanceextrasupplement