Posterity word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "posterity" word

[noun] all future generations
[noun] all of the offspring of a given progenitor; "we must secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our posterity"

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\Pos*ter"i*ty\, n. [L. posteritas: cf. F. post['e]rit['e]. See {Posterior}.] 1. The race that proceeds from a progenitor; offspring to the furthest generation; the aggregate number of persons who are descended from an ancestor of a generation; descendants; -- contrasted with ancestry; as, the posterity of Abraham. If [the crown] should not stand in thy posterity. --Shak. 2. Succeeding generations; future times. --Shak. Their names shall be transmitted to posterity. --Shak. Their names shall be transmitted to posterity. --Smalridge.

Synonyms for posterity

descendants

See also: biological group | generation |

Related terms: agnate, backup man, children, clansman, descendants, dynasty, family, german, issue, kin, kinnery, kinsmen, kinswoman, offspring, progeny, seed, sequel, spindle kin, successor, successors, sword side, uterine kin

The fun area, different aproach to word »posterity«

Let's analyse "posterity" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YTIRETSOP. Average typing speed for these characters is 2385 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. --- ... - . .-. .. - -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: posterity: 6 + 5 + 9 = 20, reduced: 2 (or 9 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: posterity: 7 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 2 + 7 = 48, reduced: 3, and the final result is Three.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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