Posthumous

(Synop., § 130), a. [Lat. posthumus, postumus, superl. of posterus, posterior; Fr. posthume, It. & Sp. postumo. See POSTERIOR.]

1Sense 1. Born after the death of the father, or taken from the dead body of the mother; as, a posthumous son or daughter.

2Sense 2. Published after the death of the author; as, posthumous works.

3Sense 3. Continuing after one's decease; as, a posthumous character or reputation.