posttraumatic

CEFRB2

/pˌoʊsttrɔˈmætɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Happening after a very frightening or harmful experience.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    After, or as a result of, a trauma.

Examples

  • The soldier suffered from severe posttraumatic stress disorder.

  • Mary has posttraumatic stress disorder.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • Esther has posttraumatic stress disorder.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

After the severe car accident, the victim suffered from blank stress disorder for months.

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Origin

adjective

From post- + traumatic.