afterthought

//ˈæf.tə.θɔːt//
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Noun

afterthoughtSingular
afterthoughtsPlural
1

An idea, thought, or plan that occurs to someone after an event or decision has already taken place.

The safety features were added as an afterthought.

2

Something added or considered later, often as an unimportant addition or as if it were not originally planned.

The garden was added as an afterthought when they renovated the house.