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  • noun A following state, sequel, consequence, or result; an aftercome.
  • adjective Succeeding, following.
  • adjective obstetrics Specifically, of a baby's head: following the rest of the body out of the womb, rather than (as is usual) preceding it.

Etymologies

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From after- +‎ coming.

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