Happening, continuing, etc., after death; = posthumous, adj. 1.

Of an action, reputation, etc.: occurring, arising, or continuing after death.

Left behind after death.

Relating to a period after death; following or taking place after death. Cf. post-mortem, adj.

occurring, or relating to what may occur, after a person's death; cf. post-mortem, adj.

Taking place, formed, or done after death; often in post-mortem examination. Also in extended use: after the conclusion of a matter (cf. sense C. 3).

= post-obituary, adj. 2. rare.

Taking place or done after death; post-mortem.

Taking place or performed before death. Opposed to post-mortem.