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posterior
located behind or toward the back of something
Synonyms
- rear
- back
- hind
Antonyms
- anterior
- front
posterior in a sentence
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.
Where it comes from
From Latin posterus 'coming after'
Memory hook
POST (after) + ERIOR — coming after, toward the back.
Word parts
- post — after
posterior: post- (after) + -erior (more, comparative)
Read it in context
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