Posttraumatic Meaning
/pˌoʊsttrɔˈmætɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjAfter, or as a result of, a trauma.
Sentence Examples
Mary has posttraumatic stress disorder.
Esther has posttraumatic stress disorder.
The soldier suffered from severe posttraumatic stress disorder.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After the severe car accident, the victim suffered from ____ stress disorder for months.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The veteran was diagnosed with ____ stress disorder after returning from active service overseas.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pós Proto-Indo-European *-ti Proto-Indo-European *pósti Proto-Italic *posti Old Latin poste Latin post English post- English traumatic English posttraumatic From post- + traumatic.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After the severe car accident, the victim suffered from ____ stress disorder for months.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The veteran was diagnosed with ____ stress disorder after returning from active service overseas.