post-operative
|post-op-er-a-tive|
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/poʊstˈɑːpərətɪv/
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/pəʊstˈɒpərətɪv/
after surgery
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-operative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'post' meaning 'after' and 'operativus' meaning 'pertaining to work or operation'.
Historical Evolution
'post-operativus' transformed into the English word 'post-operative' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after an operation or work', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the period following a surgical operation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period following a surgical operation.
The patient is in the post-operative recovery room.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45