World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesPostura
Pronunciation / Transliteration: posˈtura
"Uma boa postura ajuda a evitar dores nas costas."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
"She maintained a straight posture while giving her presentation." - 2
A particular way of dealing with or considering something; an approach or attitude.
"His posture towards the new policy was one of skepticism."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Italian word 'postura', stemming from the Latin 'positura' meaning 'position' or 'arrangement', from 'positus' (past participle of 'ponere', to place). It entered the English language in the late 16th century, initially referring to the physical placement or attitude of the body, and later broadened to describe an intellectual or political stance.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Posture"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Posture" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Posture
Transliteration: pɔs.tyʁ
"Elle a une bonne posture en marchant."
Haltung
Transliteration: ˈhaltʊŋ
"Eine gute Haltung ist wichtig für die Gesundheit."
Postura
Transliteration: posˈtura
"La postura corretta è fondamentale per il benessere."
Postura
Transliteration: posˈtuɾa
"Es importante mantener una buena postura al sentarse."
Postura
Transliteration: posˈtura
"Uma boa postura ajuda a evitar dores nas costas."
स्थिति
Transliteration: sthitī
"एक सही स्थिति स्वास्थ्य के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
姿势
Transliteration: zīshì
"保持正确的姿势对健康很重要。"
자세
Transliteration: jase
"올바른 자세는 건강에 중요하다."
姿勢
Transliteration: shisei
"正しい姿勢は健康に重要です。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Portuguese termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Posture"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.