'postmodern' originates from the Latin prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and the word 'modern', referring to the period following the modern era.

'postmodern' evolved from the term 'modern' with the addition of the prefix 'post-', indicating a period or style that comes after the modern era.

Initially, it referred to a period following the modern era, but over time it evolved to describe a style or attitude characterized by skepticism and irony.