Word
posture
Phoneticspos·ture, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑstʃɝ/
UK/pˈɒstʃɐ/
Definitions
01body position
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the way you hold your body when you sit or stand.
n. the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
“Sitting at a desk all day can be bad for your posture if you slouch.”
“The yoga instructor emphasized that maintaining a neutral spine is essential for developing a healthy posture during long periods of meditation.”
02attitude or stance
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. the way a person or group thinks or behaves toward a specific problem.
n. a particular approach or attitude adopted by an individual or organization toward a specific issue.
Español:postura
“The company took a defensive posture after the news of the data leak.”
“The government's aggressive fiscal posture suggests that they are prioritizing rapid economic growth over long-term debt reduction.”
03to behave for effect
C1 · Advanced Formal
v. to behave in a way that is intended to impress or trick people.
v. to behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others; often used when someone is pretending to be more powerful than they are.
“The politicians were just posturing for the cameras instead of solving the problem.”
“Despite their public posturing about environmental protection, the corporation continued to lobby against stricter carbon emission regulations behind closed doors.”
Real-World Examples
“Another difference between setting a record and not is physical, starting with good posture.” “This enables them to control their posture and remain as straight as possible.” Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French posture, from Italian postura, from Latin positūra (“position, situation”). Doublet of positura.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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