Postural

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊstʃərəl/

Definitions of postural

adjective relating to or affecting the position of the body

Example Sentences

A1 Good postural habits are important for maintaining a healthy back.

A2 The physical therapist recommended exercises to improve my postural alignment.

B1 Sitting for long periods of time can lead to poor postural habits.

B2 The ergonomic chair was designed to promote good postural support.

C1 The dancer's postural control and balance were exceptional.

C2 The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of postural awareness in each pose.

Examples of postural in a Sentence

formal The physical therapist assessed the patient's postural alignment during the session.

informal She always reminds me to watch my postural when sitting at my desk.

slang I need to work on my postural game if I want to improve my tennis skills.

figurative His postural demeanor exuded confidence and authority in the boardroom.

Grammatical Forms of postural

• past tense: postured
• plural: posturals
• comparative: more postural
• superlative: most postural
• present tense: postures
• future tense: will posture
• perfect tense: have postured
• continuous tense: is posturing
• singular: postural
• positive degree: postural
• infinitive: to posture
• gerund: posturing
• participle: posturing

Origin and Evolution of postural

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'postural' originated from the Latin word 'postura' which means 'position' or 'posture'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the position or posture of the body, the word 'postural' has evolved to also refer to the alignment and arrangement of body parts in relation to each other, especially in the context of proper body mechanics and ergonomics.