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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the general position or carriage of the body.
His poor posture detracts from his appearance.- synonyms:
- carriage
- similar words:
- attitude, bearing, poise, set, stance
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| definition 2: |
a particular body position.
a standing posture- synonyms:
- attitude, pose
- similar words:
- position, set, stance
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| definition 3: |
the current position or condition of something.
- similar words:
- condition, position, situation, standing, state, status quo
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| definition 4: |
a general attitude or approach.
a defensive posture- synonyms:
- attitude
- similar words:
- air, approach, aspect, disposition, inclination, mood, outlook, position, stance, view
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| related words: |
act, action, bearing, condition, expression, manner, mien |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
postures, posturing, postured |
| definition: |
to put in a particular position; pose.
- synonyms:
- pose, position
- similar words:
- arrange, set, situate
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| related words: |
mince |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to assume an artificial or phony physical or mental attitude in order to create an effect.
- synonyms:
- attitudinize, pose
- similar words:
- act, affect, mince, show off, strut
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| derivations: |
postural (adj.), posturer (n.) |
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