postural

adjective

pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl How to pronounce postural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving posture
also : orthostatic

Examples of postural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is also acquiring clinical relevance, especially for men with postural imbalances, chronic pelvic tension or post-surgical complications. Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 According to recent research, prolonged smartphone and screen time use can directly affect the cervical and thoracic spine, resulting in postural compensations and muscle fatigue, commonly referred to as tech neck. Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 4 June 2025 They have also previously been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, endometriosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), Sjogren’s syndrome, and MCAS (mast cell activation syndrome). Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 23 June 2025 In 2019, at 16 years old, Drury, now 21, was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for postural

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postural was in 1857

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Postural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postural. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

postural

adjective
pos·​tur·​al ˈpäs-chə-rəl How to pronounce postural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving posture
postural tension
postural exercises
postural muscles
also : orthostatic
postural hypotension
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!