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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The word posthumous means what?
A
While alive
B
After death
C
While asleep
D
While walking
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -posthumous. / (ˈpɒstjʊməs) / adjective. happening or continuing after one’s death. (of a book, etc) published after the author’s death.

Detailed explanation-2: -: following or occurring after one’s death. posthumous fame. a posthumous award.

Detailed explanation-3: -posthumous (not comparable) After the death of someone. quotations ▼ Taking place after one’s own death.

Detailed explanation-4: -heavenly birthday (plural heavenly birthdays) A birthday of a person after his or her death.

Detailed explanation-5: -A posthumous award is granted after the recipient has died. Many prizes, medals, and awards can be granted posthumously. Australian actor Heath Ledger, for example, won many awards after his death in 2008. Military decorations, such as Hero of the Russian Federation or the Medal of Honor, are often given posthumously.

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