Meaning of the word postmortem in English
What does postmortem mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
postmortem
US /ˈpoʊstˌmɔːr.təm/
UK /ˈpəʊstˌmɔː.təm/
Noun
1.
an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death; an autopsy
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The detective ordered a postmortem to ascertain the exact cause of death.
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The results of the postmortem confirmed poisoning.
2.
an analysis or discussion of an event after it has happened, especially to determine why it was successful or unsuccessful
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We held a postmortem meeting to discuss what went wrong with the project.
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The company conducted a postmortem of the failed marketing campaign.
Adjective
occurring or done after death
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A postmortem examination was conducted on the deceased.
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The artist's postmortem exhibition gained significant attention.