posture
noun
the relative disposition of the parts of something.
postural
-
a word derived from
posture.
Example Sentences
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Many of Herbert’s clients are also lifelong desk workers, so they may have postural issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
Mrs Lakin's cause of death was recorded as "respiratory compromise by support belt" and "postural impairment" along with her Parkinson's disease and a rare neurological condition called corticobasal syndrome.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2025
This finding may be especially important given that axial symptoms, such as gait or postural stability problems, typically do not respond well to DBS and existing dopaminergic therapies, such as levodopa.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
“Your body is going to ask you do you want to have visual comfort or postural comfort. The key here is that vision always wins because we change our posture to accommodate vision.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2024
“Good old Buster,” he said, trying to reduce her rigid postural stance.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
