POSTHUMOUS
/ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/
17
Scrabble
20
WWF
P(3) O(1) S(1) T(1) H(4) U(1) M(3) O(1) U(1) S(1)
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Definition
/ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/
adjective
- Born after the death of one's father.“Posthumous orphans never even knew their fathers.”
- After the death of someone“Usage note: Posthumous awards are made when the intended recipient dies as a result of the action which merits the award. Even a short time lag between the action and the decision may cause the award to be conferred after death or there may be a longer delay such as when a review board decides to confer an award decades after a war has ended but such awards while they may be post mortem (literally, "after death") are not posthumous awards.”
- Taking place after one's own death“Artists obscure during their life often receive posthumous recognition, too late for them to enjoy.”
Source: Wiktionary
