post-nominal

adj, noun — 3 senses

post-nominal

adj

Etymology From post- + nominal.

1

Of a series of letters That are placed after a name.

2

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences After a noun.

Derived terms
post-nominal letters
Related terms
after a noun

post-nominal

noun

Etymology From post- + nominal.

1

One set of postnominal letters, such as one abbreviation representing an academic degree or certification; (in the plural) post-nominal letters.

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