posthumous

CEFRC1

/ˈpɒs.t͡ʃʊ.məs/

adjective

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  1. 01

    adjective

    Happening or published after a person’s death.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    In reference to a work, published after the author's death.

Examples

  • Berkofsky's focus now is a posthumous tribute to his friend and frequent collaborator, Alan Hovhaness.

  • Most of his posthumous fame came from his autopsy results.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Taking place after one's own death.

  2. After the death of someone.

  3. In reference to a musical opus, published or initially performed after the composer's death.

More examples

In context

  • The famous author received a posthumous award for his final novel.

  • Artists obscure during their life often receive posthumous recognition, too late for them to enjoy.

  • His memoirs were his posthumous revenge on enemies he dared not take on alive.

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Origin

adjective

From Latin posthumus, a variant spelling of postumus, superlative form of posterus (“coming after”), the ⟨h⟩ added by association with humus (“ground, earth”) referring to burial.