Antonyms for posterior


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : po-steer-ee-er, poh-
Phonetic Transcription : pɒˈstɪər i ər, poʊ-


Definition 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

Synonyms for posterior

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