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Webster 1913 Edition


Postmeridian

Postˊme-rid′i-an

,
Adj.
[L.
postmeridianus
;
post
after +
meridianus
. See
Meridian
.]
1.
Coming after the sun has passed the meridian; being in, or belonging to, the afternoon. (Abbrev.
P. M.
)
2.
Fig., belonging to the after portion of life; late.
[R.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Postmeridian

POSTMERID'IAN

,
Adj.
[L. postmeridianus. See Meridian.]
Being or belonging to the afternoon; as postmeridian sleep.

Definition 2024


postmeridian

postmeridian

English

Adjective

postmeridian (not comparable)

  1. of or pertaining to the afternoon

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