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Uncommonposthumous
The correct spelling is posthumous.
How to pronounce posthumous
IPA: /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/
Say it like: Pos-thu-mow-s
The correct spelling is posthumous. Born after the death of one's father. For example: "Posthumous orphans never even knew their fathers."
Usage Examples
“Posthumous orphans never even knew their fathers.”
“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.”
“Artists obscure during their life often receive posthumous recognition, too late for them to enjoy.”
Definition
adjective
- 1.Born after the death of one's father.
- 2.After the death of someone
- 3.Taking place after one's own death
- 4.In reference to a work, published after the author's death.
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