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posture

The correct spelling is posture.

How to pronounce posture

noun

IPA: /ˈpɒstʃə/

Say it like: Pos-che-r

The correct spelling is posture. The way a person holds and positions their body. For example: "If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?"

Usage Examples

If you're finished posturing in front of the mirror, can I use the bathroom now?

The politicians couldn't really care less about the issue: they're just posturing for the media.

to posture oneself; to posture a model

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The way a person holds and positions their body.
  2. 2.A situation or condition.
  3. 3.One's attitude or the social or political position one takes towards an issue or another person.
  4. 4.The position of someone or something relative to another; position; situation.

verb

  1. 1.To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired
  2. 2.To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction
  3. 3.To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.

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