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Meaning of 'posterior' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Posterior [ a.]
- Later in time; hence, later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; -- opposed to prior.
- Situated behind; hinder; -- opposed to anterior.
- At or toward the caudal extremity; caudal; -- in human anatomy often used for dorsal.
- On the side next the axis of inflorescence; -- said of an axillary flower.

Meaning of 'posterior' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . posterior [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
Example in sentence:
  • are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?;
  • he deserves a good kick in the butt
2 . posterior [ s]
Meaning (2):
- coming at a subsequent time or stage
Example in sentence:
  • the mood posterior to;
  • without ulterior argument

Nearby Words:

pose posed poser posied posies posing posingly posit posited positing

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