posture

¹pos·ture

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

Examples of POSTURE

1. Human beings have an upright posture.
2. <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

Related to POSTURE

Synonyms

attitude, carriage, poise, stance, station

Related Words

attention; body language; pose, seat; bearing, behavior, conduct, demeanor, deportment; air, poise, presence; aspect, look, mien

²posture

verb

pos·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

2

: to assume an artificial or pretended attitude : attitudinize

— pos·tur·er \-chər-ər\ noun

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