ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌmath, -aa(ə)th, -ȧth noun
( plural aftermaths -ths, -thz)
Etymology: after (IV) + math (mowing)
1. : a second-growth mowing : the crop of grass cut, grazed, or plowed under after the first crop of the season from the same soil : rowen
the clover aftermath being turned under — A.F.Gustafson
2. : consequence , result
as a gratifying aftermath of the recent aeronautical exposition — New York Times
Synonyms: see effect