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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

postmodernist

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈmɒdərnɪst//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˈmɒdərnɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a style or movement in art, literature, and architecture that emerged in the late 20th century, characterized by a departure from traditional forms and an emphasis on subjective experience and cultural relativism.

Example: The postmodernist approach to literature often challenges conventional narratives and embraces multiple perspectives.

noun

Definition: A person who supports or believes in the ideas of postmodernism, a movement in art, literature, and philosophy that challenges traditional concepts and embraces diversity and contradiction.

Example: The postmodernist approach to literature often includes mixing different styles and genres.

postmodernity

IPA: //poʊstˈmɒdərnɪti//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌmɒdərnɪti/

noun

Definition: The state or condition that follows or reacts against modernism, often characterized by a focus on subjective experience, cultural diversity, and questioning of traditional narratives.

Example: Postmodernity has influenced art, literature, and philosophy in various ways.

postmortem

IPA: //poʊstˈmɔːrtəm//

KK: /pəʊstˈmɔːrtəm/

adjective

Definition: Relating to events or examinations that happen after someone has died.

Example: The doctors conducted a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death.

noun

Definition: A discussion or examination that takes place after an event to analyze what happened and how it could be improved.

Example: After the project was completed, the team held a postmortem to discuss the successes and failures.

postneonatal

IPA: //ˌpoʊstniˈoʊneɪtəl//

KK: /ˌpoʊstniˈoʊneɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: Referring to the time period that comes after the neonatal stage, usually from one month to one year after a baby is born.

Example: The postneonatal phase is crucial for a child's development.

postoperative

IPA: //ˌpoʊstəˈrɛtɪv//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌɑpərətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the period or events that occur after a surgical procedure.

Example: The patient received postoperative care to ensure a smooth recovery.

postoperatively

IPA: /ˌpoʊstəˈrɛtɪvli/

KK: /ˌpoʊstəˈrɛtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a context related to the time after a surgical operation.

Example: The patient was monitored closely postoperatively to ensure a smooth recovery.

postorbital

IPA: //ˌpoʊstˈɔːrbɪtəl//

KK: /ˈpoʊstˌɔr.bɪ.təl/

adjective

Definition: Located at the back of the eye socket.

Example: The postorbital bone is an important part of the skull in many animals.

postponement

IPA: //poʊstˈpoʊnmənt//

KK: /poʊstˈpoʊnmənt/

noun

Definition: A delay or a decision to delay something to a later time.

Example: The meeting was scheduled for next week, but due to a conflict, there was a postponement until the following month.

postpose

IPA: //ˈpoʊstpoʊz//

KK: /ˈpoʊstpoʊz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be placed or scheduled after something else in time or order.

Example: The meeting will postpose until next week due to scheduling conflicts.

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange a word or phrase to come after other words in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence, he decided to postpose the object for clarity.

postposition

IPA: //ˌpoʊstpəˈzɪʃən//

KK: /ˈpoʊstpəˌzɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A word that comes after the noun or phrase it relates to, often functioning like a preposition. For example, in the phrase 'these facts notwithstanding', the word 'notwithstanding' is a postposition.

Example: In some languages, postpositions are used instead of prepositions to indicate relationships between words.

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