Synonyms of postmortem

Noun


1. postmortem, post-mortem, discussion, give-and-take, word

usage: discussion of an event after it has occurred

2. autopsy, necropsy, postmortem, post-mortem, PM, postmortem examination, post-mortem examination, examination, scrutiny

usage: an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease

Adjective


1. postmortem (vs. antemortem), postmortal

usage: occurring or done after death; "postmortem changes"; "a postmortem examination to determine cause of death"; "postmortal wounds"

2. postmortem, succeeding(prenominal) (vs. preceding)

usage: after death or after an event; "a postmortem examination to determine the cause of death"; "the postmortem discussion of the President's TV address"

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Definition and meaning of postmortem (Dictionary)