Word: aftershock
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: af
ter
shock
Definition: Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.
Morphemes:
Affix: after-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: With contrary, subordinate, or remote effect; denoting hindrance, setback, inferiority, etc.
Affix: shock
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.