posterior
IPA: pɔstˈɪrjɝ
noun
- (euphemistic, humorous) The hinder parts of the body.
- (mathematics) The probability that a hypothesis is true (calculated by Bayes' theorem).
adjective
- (anatomy) Nearer the rear or hind end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.
- (medicine) Relating to or denoting presentation of a fetus in which the rear or caudal end is nearest the cervix and emerges first at birth.
- (botany) Next to, or facing the main stem or axis.
- (formal) Following in order or in time.
Advertisement
Examples of "posterior" in Sentences
No Sentences Found for posterior
Advertisement
Advertisement