postdated
|post-dat-ed|
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/ˌpoʊstˈdeɪtɪd/
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/ˌpəʊstˈdeɪtɪd/
(postdate)
date after
Etymology
Etymology Information
'postdate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'postdatus,' where 'post-' meant 'after' and 'datus' meant 'given.'
Historical Evolution
'postdatus' transformed into the French word 'postdater,' and eventually became the modern English word 'postdate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to give a date after,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to assign a date to a document or event that is later than the actual date.
She postdated the check to ensure it wouldn't be cashed until next week.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 21:52