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posteriorsituated at or toward the back part; occurring later in time

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: situated at or toward the back part; occurring later in time

Pronunciation (IPA): /pɑːˈstɪriər/

Korean meaning: 뒤쪽의, 후방의; 나중의

Korean pronunciation: 포**스**티어리어

Example Sentences

  • The teacher caught him sleeping and wrote a note about his posterior behavior.
  • After sitting for 8 hours, my posterior was completely numb.
  • The posterior entrance of the museum is less crowded.

posterior

ADJECTIVE

//pɑːˈstɪriər//

situated at or toward the back part; occurring later in time

posterior concept
💡 Concept

The veterinarian carefully examines the dog's posterior legs and hindquarters

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posterior rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From posterior view, the interior design proves superior!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pɑːˈstɪriər/
🇬🇧 UK/pɒˈstɪəriə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootposter
Suffix--ior

Origin

From Latin 'posterior' meaning 'coming after' or 'hinder,' derived from the comparative form of 'posterus' meaning 'coming after' or 'following.'

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🎵Rhyme

interiorexteriorsuperior
interior
exterior
superior

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📝Examples

The teacher caught him sleeping and wrote a note about his posterior behavior.

😄 Fun example

After sitting for 8 hours, my posterior was completely numb.

The posterior entrance of the museum is less crowded.

😄 Fun example

In posterior analysis, we realized we should have brought more snacks.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

rearbackhindlatersubsequent

Antonyms

anteriorfrontprior

Related

inferiorsuperiorexteriorinterior