Meaning of the word "post mortem" in English
What does "post mortem" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
post mortem
US /ˌpoʊstˈmɔːr.t̬əm/
UK /ˌpəʊstˈmɔː.təm/
Noun
1.
an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death
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The police ordered a post mortem to investigate the suspicious death.
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The results of the post mortem confirmed the cause of death.
2.
an analysis or discussion of an event after it has happened, especially to determine why and how it occurred
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After the project failed, the team held a post mortem to understand what went wrong.
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The company conducted a post mortem of the marketing campaign to learn from its mistakes.
Adjective
occurring or done after death
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A post mortem examination was conducted on the body.
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The artist's work gained significant recognition only post mortem.