adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   After, or as a result of, a trauma. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

posttraumaposttrauma

Example

More examples

"Mary has posttraumatic stress disorder."

Etymology

From post- + traumatic.

Related phrases

post-traumatic embitterment disorderposttraumatic embitterment disorderposttraumatic stress disorder

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