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postmeridian

/ˌpoʊst.məˈrɪd.i.ən/

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adjective

/ˌpoʊst.məˈrɪd.i.ən/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'происходящий во второй половине дня' (после полудня). Редко используется в современном английском языке, будучи в значительной степени заменённым фразой 'in the afternoon' или аббревиатурой 'p.m.'.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'occurring in the afternoon' (after midday). It is rarely used in modern English, having been largely replaced by the phrase 'in the afternoon' or the abbreviation 'p.m.'

  1. After noonC2formal

    Relating to or occurring in the afternoon or after midday.

    ruПослеполуденный

    • The postmeridian hours are often warmer than the morning.
    • He scheduled the meeting for a postmeridian time.
    • Postmeridian activities included a walk in the park.

    Synonymsafternoonpost meridiem

    Antonymsantemeridian

Forms
  • more postmeridian comparative form
  • most postmeridian superlative form