Main Entry: ¹pos·ture

Pronunciation: \ˈpäs-chər\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle French, from Italian postura, from Latin positura, from positus, past participle of ponere to place — more at position

Date: circa 1586

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