posthumous Definition
- 1occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator
- 2born after the death of the father
Using posthumous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "posthumous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The author's posthumous book was published a year after his death.
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The soldier was awarded a posthumous medal for his bravery in battle.
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The king's posthumous child was not eligible for the throne.
posthumous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for posthumous
- post-mortem
- after-death
- post-obit
- post-obituary
Phrases with posthumous
a child born after the death of its father
Example
The king's posthumous child was not eligible for the throne.
a work that is published after the death of its author
Example
The author's posthumous book was published a year after his death.
fame or recognition that comes after the death of the person
Example
The artist achieved posthumous fame after his paintings were discovered and exhibited.
Origins of posthumous
from Latin 'posthumus', meaning 'born after the father's death'
Summary: posthumous in Brief
The term 'posthumous' [ˈpɒstjʊməs] refers to something that occurs, is awarded, or appears after the death of the originator. It can also describe a child born after the death of its father. Examples include 'The author's posthumous book was published a year after his death.' and 'The soldier was awarded a posthumous medal for his bravery in battle.'
