post- =after 1

postdate to write on something a date that comes after the real date 2

Wendy postdated the check to make sure it wasn't cashed until January 1st. The Hamilton family will postdate their holiday cards, because they are preparing them ahead of time. 3

postgraduate a person who takes a college class after he or she has already graduated 4

The postgraduate is working hard to obtain his Masters degree. Many postgraduates are seeking advanced knowledge and skills in their area of study. 5

posthumous occurring or continuing after death; usually related to a book that is published after the author has died 6

The posthumous collection of poems were published after he passed away. Her family was presented with a posthumous medal for her bravery during battle. 7

postindustrial the time in society that came after the Industrial Revolution 8

The Industrial Revolution, which created new manufacturing processes, ended in the mid-1800s. The era after this was called postindustrial. A postindustrial society consists of many developments such as factories and new technology. 9

postmark a mark printed across a stamp after it is received by the post office 10

The envelope was postmarked as soon as it arrived at the post office. The letter's postmark indicated that it was sent from Pennsylvania on December 19th. The envelope was postmarked as soon as it arrived at the post office. 11

postmeridian taking place after noon; p.m. 12

It was their custom to take a postmeridian siesta. The postmeridian sun warmed the sea lions as they sprawled on the coastal rocks. It was their custom to take a postmeridian siesta. 13

postmortem occurring or done after death; usually related to an examination of the body after it is dead 14

The hospital carried out a postmortem examination called an autopsy. The team of scientists performed a postmortem examination to learn more about the disease. 15

postpone to do something at a time or date after it was originally planned 16

Due to the rain, they had to postpone the hike they had scheduled. Garrett postponed the birthday party when his daughter had the flu. 17

postproduction the editing that is done after the movie, film, or video has been taped 18

A sound engineer would work on a project during postproduction. The film was in postproduction for several months before it was completed. A sound engineer would work on a project during postproduction. 19

postscript a comment, note, or thought written after the letter is finished; p.s. 20

The handwritten postscript read, “Send my love to the grandchildren.” The postscript expressed how much the soldier missed his family back home. 21