swaybacked posture
- noun
- /ˈsweɪˌbækt ˈpɒstʃər/
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postura jorobada
- The doctor explained that a swaybacked posture could lead to back pain if left untreated.
Examples
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He has developed a swaybacked posture from years of poor sitting habits.
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Correcting his swaybacked posture required regular physical therapy sessions.
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Years of horseback riding had given her a noticeable swaybacked posture.
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The doctor noted her swaybacked posture during the examination.
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The doctor explained that a swaybacked posture can cause discomfort and lead to chronic back issues.
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Years of poor ergonomics at his desk created a swaybacked posture that affected his daily activities.
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Correcting a swaybacked posture often involves exercises to strengthen the back muscles.
Synonyms
Having a bent, sagging back often seen in older horses
Antonyms
How Curved
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun combination: 'swaybacked' describes an excessive inward curve of the spine and 'posture' denotes the way the body is held, so the overall meaning ('a posture characterized by a curved/swayed back') is directly derived from the constituents. This compositional pattern is regular in English (and parallels exist in many languages), making the phrase immediately comprehensible to learners who know both words.
Etymology
Swaybacked posture comes from the image of a horse whose sway makes its back sink in the middle, creating a hollow curve. So, the phrase means a person whose back 'curves inward' and looks hollow in the middle.