Posterior

[pɒ'stɪərɪə] or [pɑ'stɪrɪɚ]

Definition

(adj.) located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure .

Checker: Nona--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Later in time; hence, later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; -- opposed to prior.

(a.) Situated behind; hinder; -- opposed to anterior.

(a.) At or toward the caudal extremity; caudal; -- in human anatomy often used for dorsal.

(a.) On the side next the axis of inflorescence; -- said of an axillary flower.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Subsequent, following, later, after, succeeding, ensuing.[2]. Hind, hinder, back, rear.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Later, subsequent

ANT:Earlier, precedent, antecedent, prior

Editor: Sallust

Definition

adj. coming after: later in time or in position: situated behind: hinder.—n. Posterior′ity state of being posterior—opp. to Priority.—adv. Postē′riorly.—n.pl. Postē′riors short for posterior parts: (hum.) the latter part buttock.—n. Poster′ity those coming after: succeeding generations: descendants: a race.

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