posture
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noun \ˈpäs-chər\Definition of POSTURE
1
a : the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose <erect posture> b : the pose of a model or artistic figure
2
: state or condition at a given time especially with respect to capability in particular circumstances <maintain a competitive posture in the market>
3
: a conscious mental or outward behavioral attitude
See Examples of POSTURE
- Human beings have an upright posture.
- <a good upright posture will prevent backaches>
Origin of POSTURE
Middle French, from Italian postura, from Latin positura, from positus, past participle of ponere to place — more at position
First Known Use: circa 1586
2posture
verbpos·turedpos·tur·ing
Definition of POSTURE
transitive verb
: to cause to assume a given posture : pose
intransitive verb
1
: to assume a posture; especially : to strike a pose for effect
First Known Use of POSTURE
circa 1645
pos·ture
noun \ˈpäs-chər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of POSTURE
1
: the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose <erect posture>
2
: a conscious mental or outward behavioral attitude
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