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Definition of postsecondary
postsecondary
/ˌpoʊstˈsɛk.ənˌdɛr.i/
post · sec · ond · ar · y
postsecondary Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
5
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• adjective
1
Relating to or denoting education that follows secondary school, such as that provided by colleges, universities, and vocational institutions.
Example
"The scholarship program helps low-income students cover the rising costs of postsecondary education."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Postsecondary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/postsecondary