Definition

Describing a situation or condition that occurs after a sudden decline or accident, particularly in financial or vehicular contexts.

Example

The postcrash economy showed signs of recovery, but many people were still struggling.

Conversation

Did you hear about the postcrash recovery strategies companies are using now?

Yeah, it's interesting how they adapt after financial downturns.

I wonder if those strategies really help in a postcrash environment.

They seem to, especially in industries that were hit hardest.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Postcrash → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "crash" (from the verb meaning to collide or break suddenly). The word "postcrash" refers to the period or events that occur after a crash or collision.

Memory Tip

Think of 'after' ('post-') something has 'broken' or 'collided' ('crash') — that's what postcrash means.

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