postural
gb/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl/ us/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
C1
property
1
relating to body posture
Connected to the way you sit or stand.
Usage pattern:
postural + [noun]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse postural (about posture) with pastoral (about the countryside).
Synonyms
posture-related (More explicit and less technical.)
Antonyms
nonpostural (Not related to posture or body position.)
Collocations
postural alignment
|postural habits
|postural problems
|postural correction
|postural exercises
|postural muscles
|postural strain
|postural support
|postural training
|postural assessment
Themes
health
|fitness
|body
|movement
Examples
- The therapist gave me postural exercises to reduce back pain.
- Long hours at a desk can create postural problems.
- Good postural habits make it easier to breathe deeply.
Learner examples
- I have bad postural habits.
- These postural exercises help my neck.
adjective
technical
C1
property
2
triggered by changing body position
Happening when you stand up or change position.
Usage pattern:
postural + [condition/symptom]
Common mistake:
Postural (position-related) is similar in meaning to orthostatic, but orthostatic is used mainly for standing-related medical effects.
Synonyms
orthostatic (More specific medical term, especially for effects on standing.)
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positional (Broader and less medical; can refer to any position.)
Antonyms
nonpositional (Not dependent on posture or position.)
Collocations
postural hypotension
|postural dizziness
|postural tachycardia
|postural symptoms
|postural drop
|postural change
Themes
health
|medicine
Examples
- He was diagnosed with postural hypotension after feeling faint when standing up.
- The nurse checked her blood pressure for postural changes.
- She reported postural dizziness when getting out of bed.
Learner examples
- I feel dizzy from postural changes.
- The doctor mentioned postural hypotension.
Grammar
Dictionary form
postural
IPA
GB/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl/
US/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl/
Syllables & stress
pos - tur - al (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: postural
- Comparative: posturaler
- Superlative: posturalest
Word family
Forms
posturaler
adjective
posturalest
adjective
Core family
posture
noun B1
Advanced or less common
posturally
adverb
Expressions
postural alignment
1/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl əlˈaɪnmənt/
fixed phrase
how body parts line up
How straight and balanced your posture is.
Examples
- The trainer corrected my postural alignment during squats.
- Poor postural alignment can contribute to neck pain.
- She worked on postural alignment at her standing desk.
postural assessment
1/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl əsˈɛsmənt/
fixed phrase
check of someone’s posture
A check to see if your posture is good.
Examples
- The clinic offers a postural assessment before starting a training plan.
- During the postural assessment, the therapist looked at her shoulders and hips.
- He booked a postural assessment because of recurring back pain.
postural control
1/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl kəntɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
technical
ability to hold steady posture
The ability to keep your body balanced and stable.
Examples
- Yoga can improve postural control and balance.
- The test measured postural control while the children stood on one leg.
- After the injury, he worked on postural control in rehab.
postural dizziness
1/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl dˈɪzinəs/
fixed phrase
technical
dizziness after standing up
Feeling dizzy when you stand up.
Examples
- She mentioned postural dizziness when she got up quickly.
- If you have postural dizziness, sit down and drink some water.
- The clinician asked whether the dizziness was postural.
postural drainage
1/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl dɹˈeɪnɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
using position to clear mucus
Using body positions to help clear mucus from the lungs.
Examples
- The respiratory therapist taught him postural drainage to help clear his chest.
- Postural drainage is sometimes used in cystic fibrosis care.
- She did postural drainage twice a day during her infection.
postural hypotension
1/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl hˌaɪpoʊtˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
blood pressure drop on standing
Low blood pressure when you stand up.
Examples
- Postural hypotension can make you feel light-headed after standing up.
- Dehydration can worsen postural hypotension.
- The doctor advised her to stand up slowly to reduce postural hypotension.
postural stability
1/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl stəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
steadiness of posture and balance
How well you can stay stable and not wobble.
Examples
- Core training can increase postural stability.
- The medication affected his postural stability, so he used a cane.
- Researchers measured postural stability on a balance platform.
postural support
1/pˈɑst͡ʃɚəl səpˈɔɹt/
fixed phrase
support to maintain good posture
Something that helps you sit or stand correctly.
Examples
- This chair provides better postural support for long workdays.
- The brace gives postural support while his shoulder heals.
- She added a cushion for extra postural support.