Afterknowledge

/ˌæf.tərˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/ noun

Knowledge or understanding that comes after an event has occurred, especially understanding that something could have been done differently if known in advance.

Compound of 'after' (Old English æfter) and 'knowledge' (Old English cnawlæc, from cnawan meaning to know). Formed to describe hindsight and retrospective understanding.

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