post-traumatic

adjective

post-trau·​mat·​ic ˌpōs(t)-trə-ˈma-tik 

-trȯ-, 

-trau̇-

variants or less commonly posttraumatic

: occurring after or as a result of trauma

post-traumatic seizures

post-traumatic headache

Examples of post-traumatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The posts come weeks after Beckinsale spoke publicly about experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

The Love & Friendship actress also recently opened up about her experience with post-traumatic stress disorder. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026

Since the assault, the woman has experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, severe anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. — Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2026

Over five decades, Canine Companions, at no cost to its clients, has assisted people with physical disabilities or challenges, cognitive issues and post-traumatic stress disorder. — Patricia Babcock McGraw Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary post- + traumatic

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for post-traumatic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic

Medical Definition

post-traumatic

adjective

post-trau·​mat·​ic -trə-ˈmat-ik, -trȯ-, -trau̇- 

: occurring after or as a result of trauma

post-traumatic epilepsy