POSTHUMOUS


Meaning of POSTHUMOUS in English

[ 'pɒstjʊməs ]

■ adjective occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

Origin

C17: from L. postumus 'last' (superlative from post 'after'), assoc. in late L. with humus 'ground', humare 'bury'.

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