word
post-traumatic growth
pohst truh-MAT-ik GROHTH
poʊst trəˈmætɪk ɡroʊθListen
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Syllable breakdown
posttraumaticgrowth
Dictionary meaning
Positive psychological change experienced as a result of the struggle with highly challenging life circumstances, including finding new meaning, closer relationships, and personal strength
Examples
- Research on post-traumatic growth shows that adversity can catalyze profound personal transformation.
- Survivors of serious illness often report post-traumatic growth alongside lasting distress.
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