postdated Meaning & Definition
What Does Postdated Mean?
Postdated is an adjective that means That has occurred after an event or time; that exists later on in time. It is also used to mean Assigned an effective date to a document or action later than the actual date. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of postdate. As a verb, it means To occur after an event or time; to exist later on in time.
Postdated: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌpəʊstˈdeɪtɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | overdate |
| Antonyms | predate |
Postdated Definition (Adjective)
- That has occurred after an event or time; that exists later on in time.
- Assigned an effective date to a document or action later than the actual date.
- Of a contract, dated later than the time when it was in fact made.
Postdated as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of postdate
Verb
- To occur after an event or time; to exist later on in time
- To assign an effective date to a document or action later than the actual date
to postdate a contract, that is, to date it later than the time when it was in fact made
- To affix a date to after the event.
Synonyms of Postdated
Postdated synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Postdated
Postdated in a Sentence
to postdate a contract, that is, to date it later than the time when it was in fact made
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Postdated
Postdated Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of postdated is //ˌpəʊstˈdeɪtɪd//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Postdated
Is postdated an adjective or a verb?
Postdated is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for postdated?
Close synonyms of postdated are overdate. See the full list of postdated synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of postdated?
The opposite of postdated is predate.