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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
beginning, occurring, or continuing after one's death.
The police officer who was shot in the raid was paid a posthumous tribute by his fellow officers. |
definition 2: |
published following the author's death.
a posthumous autobiography |
definition 3: |
born after the father's death.
a posthumous daughter |
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derivation: |
posthumously (adv.) |
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