post factum
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post factum
Where it comes from
From Latin: "after the fact".
adverb
- After the fact; after the focus of an activity has already occurred. But if Mark recorded this prophecy post factum, he risked nothing and, as we have demonstrated above, he gained a great deal (Jesus is confirmed as a great prophet, God is understood as in control in the midst of crisis, encouragement is given to confused and frightened disciples, and the power of R
adjective
- After the fact; occurring after the focus of an activity has already occurred. Merton cautioned against confusing post factum sociological interpretations with social theory.
Talk about this word "post factum." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/post%20factum. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. post factum. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/post%20factum "post factum." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/post%20factum.Cite this
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title = {post factum},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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