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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

postclassical

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈklæsɪkəl//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈklæsɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a period or style that comes after the classical era, especially in art or literature.

Example: The postclassical period saw significant changes in artistic expression and cultural themes.

postcoital

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈkɔɪtəl//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌkoʊɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: Happening after sexual intercourse.

Example: They experienced a sense of relaxation in the postcoital moment.

postcollegiate

IPA: //ˌpoʊst.kəˈliː.dʒɪt//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌkɒlɪdʒɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the time or activities that happen after someone has graduated from college.

Example: Many postcollegiate students pursue further education or start their careers.

postcolonial

IPA: //ˌpoʊst.kəˈloʊ.ni.əl//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌkɒlənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period after a colony has gained independence from colonial rule.

Example: The postcolonial literature often explores themes of identity and cultural conflict.

postconsonantal

IPA: //ˌpoʊst.kənˈsɒn.ə.təl//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˌkɒnsəˈnætl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that comes after a consonant sound in speech or writing.

Example: In phonetics, a postconsonantal vowel is one that follows a consonant.

postcranial

IPA: /ˈpoʊstˌkreɪniəl/

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌkræn.i.əl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the parts of the body that are located behind the skull.

Example: The postcranial skeleton includes all the bones except those of the head.

postdoc

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

noun

Definition: A person who has completed their doctoral studies and is engaged in further academic research or study, often in a temporary position at a university or research institution.

Example: After completing her PhD, she took a postdoc position to continue her research in neuroscience.

postdoctoral

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈdɒktərəl//

KK: /ˌpoʊstˈdɒktərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to academic work or study that takes place after earning a doctoral degree.

Example: She is currently in a postdoctoral position at the university, focusing on her research.

postdoctorate

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈdɒktəˌreɪt//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌdɒktərˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period of research or study that occurs after completing a doctoral degree.

Example: She is currently working on a postdoctorate project in neuroscience.

posterior

IPA: /pəˈstɪəriər/

KK: /pəˈstɪr.i.ər/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is located at the back or rear, or something that comes after in order or time.

Example: The posterior part of the plant is where the leaves grow.

noun

Definition: The back part of the body, especially the buttocks.

Example: He fell and landed on his posterior, which hurt a lot.

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