Posthumous ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Posthumous ( adjective )

1. Occurring or awarded after one's death.
2. Given or awarded after the death of the person it was intended for.

Origin:

From latin posthumus, from post ("after") + humus ("ground, eart.h")

Examples:

1. He was awarded the posthumous medal for his service in the war.
2. The posthumous album was released after the singer's death.
3. The book was a posthumous publication of the author's work.
4. The posthumous award was given to the actor for his outstanding performances.
5. The posthumous degree was awarded to the scientist for her contributions in the field.

(As a noun)

Posthumous ( noun )

1. Occurring or awarded after one's death.
2. Given or awarded after the death of the person it was intended for.

Origin:

From latin posthumus, from post ("after") + humus ("ground, eart.h")

Examples:

1. He was awarded the posthumous medal for his service in the war.
2. The posthumous album was released after the singer's death.
3. The book was a posthumous publication of the author's work.
4. The posthumous award was given to the actor for his outstanding performances.
5. The posthumous degree was awarded to the scientist for her contributions in the field.