Posterior

Pronunciation: /ˌpɔːˈstɪrjər/

Posterior (adjective)

  1. Located at or near the back of something.
  2. Happening or coming after something else.

Examples

  • The posterior leg muscles are crucial for movement.
  • The posterior section of the ship was damaged.

Common collocations: posterior view, posterior region, posterior analysis, posterior phase, sit on posterior

Posterior (noun)

  1. The part of the body you sit on.

Examples

  • He landed on his posterior after slipping.
  • The chair was uncomfortable for the posterior.

Synonyms of Posterior

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Posterior

  • used when referring to the front or forward position