Synonyms for posterior

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : po-steer-ee-er, poh-

Phonetic Transcription : pɒˈstɪər i ər, poʊ-

Définition of posterior

Origin : 1530s, "later," from Latin posterior "after, later, behind," comparative of posterus "coming after, subsequent," from post "after" (see post-). Meaning "situated behind" is from 1630s.

adj rear
adj subsequent
noun behind of animate being

Example sentences :

The Cistudo enlarges the cavity with the help of its posterior legs.
Extract from : « The Industries of Animals » by Frdric Houssay

Occipital margin: in Mallophaga, the posterior margin of the head.
Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith

Pleopoda: abdominal legs of larva: posterior legs of an adult.
Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith

His subjects paid their respects to him, kissing his posterior face.
Extract from : « The Necessity of Atheism » by Dr. D.M. Brooks

The soft-palate is a structure which hangs from the posterior edge of the hard-palate.
Extract from : « The Child-Voice in Singing » by Francis E. Howard

His knowledge is eternal: it is not posterior to His essence.
Extract from : « The Faith of Islam » by Edward Sell

We must acknowledge that the will of God is eternal and that it is not posterior to His essence.
Extract from : « The Faith of Islam » by Edward Sell

Roger is disinclined to move, he must finish the Posterior Analytics.
Extract from : « Oxford » by Andrew Lang

This is caused by ulcers on the posterior wall of the larynx.
Extract from : « Prof. Koch's Method to Cure Tuberculosis Popularly Treated » by Max Birnbaum

The posterior fins and tail of the creature were not preserved.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Betsey » by Hugh Miller

Antonyms for posterior

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