posture

pos-ture · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.

  2. 2.

    A particular way of dealing with or considering something; an approach or attitude.

  3. 3.

    (verb) To assume a particular attitude or position, especially to impress.

Forms

plural: postures

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    adopt a posture — to take on a particular attitude or approach
  • •
    defensive posture — a protective or guarded stance
  • •
    improve one's posture — to stand or sit in a healthier way

Related words

See also: attitude, position, stance
Synonyms: bearing, position, stance

Etymology

From French posture, from Italian postura, from Latin positura ("position"), from ponere ("to place").