posthumous
|post-hu-mous|
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/ˈpɑːstʃəməs/
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/ˈpɒstjʊməs/
after death
Etymology
Etymology Information
'posthumous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'posthumus,' where 'post-' meant 'after' and 'humus' meant 'earth.'
Historical Evolution
'posthumus' changed from the Latin word 'postumus' and eventually became the modern English word 'posthumous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'after burial,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'occurring after death.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.
The author received a posthumous award for his novel.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41