ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsPposterior
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posterior
Meaning: located behind or toward the back of something
posterior in a sentence
How posterior is used in real sentences:
The surgeon examined the posterior side of the knee for signs of swelling.
The veterinarian gently pressed on the dog's posterior leg to check whether the limp came from an old injury.
“In another, two members sit in a posterior row, behind the others, where entering the discussion requires more effort.”
— from the passage Inside the Jury Room
Synonyms for posterior
Other words for posterior — rear, back and hind — carry the same meaning.
- rear
- back
- hind
Antonyms of posterior
Words that mean the opposite of posterior:
- anterior
- front
Where it comes from
From Latin posterus 'coming after'
Word parts
- post — after
posterior: post- (after) + -erior (more, comparative)
Memory hook
POST (after) + ERIOR — coming after, toward the back.