anthumous Meaning & Definition
What Does Anthumous Mean?
As an adjective, anthumous means Published during the author's lifetime.
Anthumous: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | antemortem, predeath and prehumous |
| Antonyms | posthumous and post mortem |
Anthumous Definition (Adjective)
- Published during the author's lifetime
Synonyms of Anthumous
Anthumous synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Anthumous
Word Forms & Grammar
anthumous (not comparable)
Origin of Anthumous
Formed by analogy with posthumous, replacing the prefix post- by its antonym ant-.
Questions People Ask About Anthumous
What part of speech is anthumous?
Anthumous is an adjective.
What is another word for anthumous?
Close synonyms of anthumous are antemortem, predeath and prehumous. See the full list of anthumous synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of anthumous?
The opposite of anthumous can be expressed with words like posthumous and post mortem.