Pronunciation: /poʊstˈnɑmɪnəl/
noun a word or phrase that comes after a noun to provide additional information about it
A1 My friend received a postnominal title after completing his PhD.
A2 In some cultures, postnominal letters are used to indicate academic achievements.
B1 The postnominal initials on her business card indicated her professional qualifications.
B2 The postnominal letters 'M.D.' after his name signified that he was a medical doctor.
C1 She proudly displayed her postnominal designation of 'Esq.' as a licensed attorney.
C2 The postnominal titles of 'Sir' and 'Dame' are bestowed upon individuals by the British monarchy.
adjective relating to or occurring after a noun
A1 My postnominal initials are 'PhD'.
A2 She earned a postnominal certificate in accounting.
B1 The postnominal titles of the members were listed on the conference program.
B2 In academic circles, postnominal letters indicate a person's qualifications.
C1 The postnominal designations of the professors were displayed on their office doors.
C2 The postnominal letters after his name signified his expertise in the field.
formal In academic writing, it is common to use postnominal letters to indicate someone's qualifications.
informal She always adds a bunch of postnominal letters after her name on social media.
slang I don't know what all those postnominal things mean, but they sound fancy.
figurative His postnominal titles were like a shield, protecting him from any doubts about his expertise.
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