Posthumous

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Pronunciation: /ˈpɑstjʊməs/

Definitions of posthumous

noun a posthumous child (a child born after the death of its father)

Example Sentences

A1 The posthumous release of the artist's final album was highly anticipated.

A2 The posthumous award was given to the soldier's family in recognition of his bravery.

B1 The author's posthumous works were discovered in a hidden drawer in his desk.

B2 The posthumous publication of the scientist's research shed new light on his groundbreaking discoveries.

C1 The posthumous tribute to the actor's legacy was a grand event attended by many celebrities.

C2 The museum curated an exhibit showcasing the artist's posthumous achievements and contributions to the art world.

adjective occurring or published after death

Example Sentences

A1 The posthumous book was published after the author's death.

A2 The artist's posthumous exhibition showcased his final works.

B1 The musician's posthumous album was released to critical acclaim.

B2 The posthumous award was accepted by the late actor's family on his behalf.

C1 The posthumous recognition of the scientist's contributions to the field was long overdue.

C2 The posthumous release of the director's final film was met with both celebration and sadness.

Examples of posthumous in a Sentence

formal The author's posthumous work was published after his death.

informal They released the singer's posthumous album last year.

slang I heard they found some posthumous tracks in the artist's vault.

figurative The legacy of the leader lived on through his posthumous influence.

Grammatical Forms of posthumous

past tense

posthumous

plural

posthumous

comparative

more posthumous

superlative

most posthumous

present tense

posthumous

future tense

will be posthumous

perfect tense

have been posthumous

continuous tense

is being posthumous

singular

posthumous

positive degree

posthumous

infinitive

to be posthumous

gerund

being posthumous

participle

posthumously

Origin and Evolution of posthumous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'posthumous' originated from the Latin word 'posthumus', which means 'born after the father's death'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'posthumous' has evolved to refer to anything that occurs or is published after the death of the person to whom it relates.