posturing
|pos/tur/ing|
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/ˈpɑːstʃərɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒstʃərɪŋ/
(posture)
body position
Etymology
'posture' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'positura,' where 'posit-' meant 'placed.'
'positura' transformed into the French word 'posture,' and eventually became the modern English word 'posture' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the way in which something is placed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the way one holds their body.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of adopting a particular stance or position, often to impress or mislead others.
His posturing during the meeting was meant to show confidence.
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Verb 1
to adopt a particular stance or position, often to impress or mislead others.
She was posturing to make herself seem more important.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45