noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A delayed sensation; one arising significantly later than the stimulus that caused it.
2. 2
   an image (usually a negative image) that persists after stimulation has ceased wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Etymology

From after- + sensation.

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