Meaning of the word posterior in English
What does posterior mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
posterior
US /pɑːˈstɪr.i.ɚ/
UK /pɒsˈtɪə.ri.ər/
Adjective
further back in position; of or near the rear or hind end
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The surgeon made an incision on the posterior side of the knee.
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The posterior wall of the heart is thicker than the anterior wall.
Noun
a person's buttocks
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He landed hard on his posterior after slipping on the ice.
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The child received a gentle tap on the posterior.