posthumous
2 synonyms and 5 antonyms for posthumous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Happening or given after a person's death.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
post mortem
post obitum
Antonyms
How to use posthumous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
posthumous award
posthumous release
posthumous recognition
Etymology
From Latin posthumus, a respelling of postumus ('last,' the superlative of posterus, 'following'). The 'h' was added later because people wrongly linked the word to humus ('ground'), thinking of burial.
Full origin of posthumous →Frequently asked questions
What does “posthumous” mean?
The word “posthumous” means happening or given after a person's death. In plain terms, something that happens after someone has died — an award, a book, a birth, a reputation.
How do you pronounce “posthumous”?
“Posthumous” is pronounced POS-chuu-muhs (/ˈpɑs.t͡ʃə.məs/ in IPA).
How do you use “posthumous” in a sentence?
Here is “posthumous” used in a sentence: “The soldier received a posthumous medal for his bravery.”
What is another word for “posthumous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “posthumous” include post mortem and post obitum.
What is the opposite of “posthumous”?
The opposite of “posthumous” — its antonyms — are anthumous, antemortem, predeath, prehumous and premortem.
What part of speech is “posthumous”?
“Posthumous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “posthumous” come from?
The word “posthumous” comes from Latin. From Latin posthumus, a respelling of postumus ('last,' the superlative of posterus, 'following'). The 'h' was added later because people wrongly linked the word to humus ('ground'), thinking of burial.
