posterior

/pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/

noun

  1. 1

    The buttocks.

  2. 2

    The probability that a hypothesis is true (calculated by Bayes' theorem).

adjective

  1. 1

    Located behind, or towards the rear of an object.

  2. 2

    Following in order or in time.

  3. 3

    Nearer the back end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.

  4. 4

    Next to, or facing the main stem or axis.

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