Definition

Referring to something that occurs or is submitted after a specified deadline has passed.

Example

The postdeadline submissions will not be considered for the competition.

Conversation

Did you finish that report before the deadline?

No, I had to submit a postdeadline version instead.

That's tough! Did they give you any feedback?

Just a little, but they understood it was a busy time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from the combination of 'post-' (from Latin 'post', meaning after) and 'deadline' (from English, where 'dead' refers to something that is no longer active and 'line' refers to a boundary or limit). The term 'postdeadline' refers to a time or situation that occurs after a specified deadline.

Memory Tip

Think of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'deadline' as a limit that is no longer active. This helps you remember that 'postdeadline' refers to something that happens after the deadline has passed.

Visually Confused Words