POSTHUMOUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
Posthumous - as an adjective satellite
Occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
Example: "A posthumous award"
Posthumous - as an adjective
Born after the death of one's father.
Example: "Posthumous orphans never even knew their fathers."
After the death of someone
Example: "Usage note: posthumous awards are made when the intended recipient dies as a result of the action which merits the award. even a short time lag between the action and the decision may cause the award to be conferred after death or there may be a longer delay such as when a review board decides to confer an award decades after a war has ended but such awards while they may be post mortem (literally, "after death") are not posthumous awards."
Taking place after one's own death
Example: "Artists obscure during their life often receive posthumous recognition, too late for them to enjoy."
In reference to a work, published after the author's death.
Example: "His memoirs were his posthumous revenge on enemies he dared not take on alive."
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Word Game Points
POSTHUMOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
POSTHUMOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
POSTHUMOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.