afterset

afterset noun: that which is positioned after or behind.

Noun

afterset (plural aftersets)

That which is positioned after or behind.
- Mnemonically and semantically, an afterset consists of all those elements which can correctly be written after a given element, a foreset of those which can correctly be written before it.2001, Christodoulos A. Floudas, Panos M. Pardalos, Encyclopedia of optimization
A set or stage which is located behind another; a film industry lounge.
- They were led to a suite in the back of the building where they could relax and mingle before the afterset. A group of industry people were already waiting inside the room.1999, Robyn Williams, A twist of fate
- But then they had to prove me wrong 'Cause later on that night after we did the show We went back to the afterset and wouldn't ya know Yeah, Bloods and Crips start scrappin' and shootin' [...]2002, Murray Forman, The 'hood comes first: race, space, and place in rap and hip-hop

afterset (not comparable)

Pertaining to an object or material state (such as concrete, paint, moulding, etc) after it has set.
- Their use avoids the necessity of drilling into the floor duct at each point where a floor outlet is desired, in order to place an afterset insert.1997, Benjamin Stein, McGuinness, William J., Building technology: mechanical and electrical systems

plural	aftersets

From after- + set.

What does afterset mean?: Afterset means that which is positioned after or behind.
What part of speech is afterset?: Afterset can be a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of afterset?: The plural of afterset is aftersets.

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