Postmeridian

Postˊme-rid′i-an

,

Adj.

[L.

postmeridianus

;

post

after +

meridianus

. See

.]

1.

Coming after the sun has passed the meridian; being in, or belonging to, the afternoon. (Abbrev.

P. M.

)

2.

Fig., belonging to the after portion of life; late.

[R.]

,

Adj.

[L. postmeridianus. See Meridian.]

Being or belonging to the afternoon; as postmeridian sleep.

postmeridian ‎(not comparable)