post-delivery
|post-de-liv-er-y|
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/poʊst dɪˈlɪvəri/
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/pəʊst dɪˈlɪvəri/
after childbirth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-delivery' originates from the combination of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'delivery' referring to childbirth.
Historical Evolution
'post-delivery' evolved from the term 'postpartum' to specifically denote the period after childbirth.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after delivery,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period immediately after delivery or childbirth.
The post-delivery care is crucial for the mother's recovery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45