How do you pronounce postmortem?

postmortem is pronounced as /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/.

Vocabularies
/
postmortem

🔬postmortem

noun, adjective

/ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

Posthumous postpone

Meaning

An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.

Example Sentences

The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.

Example Expressions

postmortem analysis

Synonyms

autopsy, examination, necropsy, investigation

Antonyms

diagnosis, prognosis

Collocations

postmortem report, conduct a postmortem, postmortem analysis

Lesson 227 - The Ultimate Vocabulary Course for Competitive Exams: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS & More

Related Vocabularies

clairvoyant

a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses

premier

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

human

a person; relating to people

alternative

a choice between two or more possibilities; something that can be chosen instead of something else

subsidiary

a company controlled by a larger company; serving to assist or supplement something

criminal

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

Explore More

All Vocabularies