post-strike
UK[ˌpəʊstˈstraɪk]US[ˌpoʊstˈstraɪk]
adj
Occurring or existing after a strike, especially a labor strike or a military attack.
Morpheme Breakdown
post
strike
post
after
strike
work stoppage/attack
Etymology
The word is a modern compound formed in English by combining the Latin-derived prefix 'post-' with the Germanic base word 'strike'. The prefix 'post-', directly from Latin, has been a productive element in English since the 17th century for forming adjectives and nouns denoting temporal succession. The noun 'strike', in the labor sense, originated in the 18th century from the verb's meaning "to go, to proceed," evolving into the idiomatic phrase "to strike work." The compound 'post-strike' logically follows this formation pattern, creating a concise term to describe the period or conditions following such an event. Its construction exemplifies English's hybrid nature, seamlessly blending classical and Germanic elements for precise semantic needs.
Analysis
Structure: post (after) + strike (work stoppage/attack)
post: Latin origin, from 'post' meaning "after, behind". Functional role: a prefix indicating subsequence in time or order.
strike: Old English origin, from 'strīcan' meaning "to go, move, rub, stroke". Functional role: the base word, a noun referring to a concerted work stoppage or a military action.
Examples
The company faced significant challenges in the post-strike period, including rebuilding trust with its workforce.
Post-strike negotiations focused on implementing the new agreement and addressing residual grievances.
The analysis assessed the post-strike economic impact on the local community.