afterthought

Definition of Afterthought in English :

thinking again about a choice previously made

Example Sentences:
'he had second thoughts about his purchase'

2. afterthought

an addition that was not included in the original plan

Example Sentences:
'the garage was an afterthought'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Afterthought

noun

1.

a comment, reply, etc, that occurs to one after the opportunity to deliver it has passed

2.

an addition to something already completed

noun

1.

an idea, explanation, part, etc. coming or added later

2.

a thought coming too late, after the occasion for which it was apt

n.

An idea, response, or explanation that occurs to one after an event or decision.