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posterior

/pɑˈstɪriər/
adjective
  1. Located behind or toward the back of something.
    • In the diagram, the posterior view of the heart shows the major blood vessels.
    • The posterior legs of a frog are much longer than its front legs.
    • The doctor examined the posterior part of the patient's knee.
  2. Coming after in time or order; later.
    • His decision was posterior to the meeting, so it wasn't discussed.
    • The posterior phase of the project focuses on testing and feedback.
    • The posterior chapters of the book cover events after the war.
Synonyms
rearbackhind
Antonyms
anterior
noun
  1. The buttocks; the rear end of a person or animal.
    • He slipped on the ice and landed on his posterior.
    • The horse's posterior was covered in mud after rolling in the field.
    • The toddler sat down firmly on her posterior and refused to move.
Synonyms
buttocksbehindbottom
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