postinfection
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˌpoʊstɪnˈfɛkʃən//
KK: /ˈpoʊstɪnˈfɛkʃən/
adjective
Definition
Happening after an infection has taken place.
Example
The patient experienced postinfection symptoms that lasted for several weeks.
Conversation
I heard you were feeling unwell last week.
Yeah, I had a pretty rough cold, but now I’m in the postinfection phase.
I’m glad to hear you’re recovering!
Thanks! I just need to take it easy for a bit longer.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
postinfectious
subsequent
following
Antonyms
preinfection
antecedent
prior
adverb
Definition
At a time following an infection.
Example
The patient showed improvement postinfection.
Conversation
How have you been feeling since your last illness?
I'm getting better, but I still feel a bit weak.
It's normal to feel that way postinfection for a while.
Root Explanation
Postinfection → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "infection" (from Latin "infectio", meaning the act of infecting). The word "postinfection" refers to the period or condition that occurs after an infection has taken place.
Memory Tip
Think of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'infection' referring to the act of infecting — so postinfection is what happens after an infection.
Visually Confused Words
infection
toxinfection
preinfection
noninfection
disinfection