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Posterior

/pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/

The buttocks.

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📖 Definitions of "Posterior"

noun

1
The buttocks.
2
The probability that a hypothesis is true (calculated by Bayes' theorem).

adjective

1
Located behind, or towards the rear of an object.
2
Following in order or in time.
3
Nearer the back end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.
4
Next to, or facing the main stem or axis.

🔄 Synonyms of "Posterior"

29 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
sternnoun	Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.
buttnoun	(countable) The larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow end
assnoun	(countable and uncountable) The buttocks.
bumnoun	(colloquial, sometimes derogatory) A homeless person, usually a man.
pratnoun	(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) A fool, contemptible person.
bottomnoun	The lowest part of anything.
tailnoun	(anatomy) The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to their posterior and near the anus or cloaca.
arsenoun	(Commonwealth, now vulgar) The buttocks or more specifically, the anus.
fundamentnoun	Foundation.
keisternoun	(slang) The anus or buttocks.
rearnoun	(transitive) To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.
derrierenoun	Alternative spelling of derrière. [(chiefly humorous) Bottom, bum, backside.]
rumpnoun	The buttocks.
backsidenoun	(euphemistic) A person's buttocks.
behindnoun	At or in the rear or back part of something.
tushnoun	(US, colloquial) The buttocks.
seatnoun	Something to be sat upon.
buttocks	The buttocks (: buttock) are two rounded portions of the exterior anatomy of most mammals, located on the posterior of the pelvic region.
fannynoun	A diminutive of the female given name Frances, itself also becoming a given name.
bunsnoun	(Canada, US, euphemistic, childish) The buttocks.
tail endnoun	(figurative) The last part of a period of time, event, or situation; the concluding or final part.
caudalnoun	(zoology) Pertaining to the tail or posterior or hind part of a body.
rear endnoun	(slang) The buttocks.
hindquartersnoun	the part of a quadruped that corresponds to the human buttocks
retral	back; posterior

↔️ Antonyms of "Posterior"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
anterior	(anatomy) Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Posterior"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
tailnoun	(anatomy) The caudal appendage of an animal that is attached to their posterior and near the anus or cloaca.
caudalnoun	(zoology) Pertaining to the tail or posterior or hind part of a body.
hindnoun	Located at the rear (most often said of animals' body parts).
back toothnoun	(dentistry) A molar.
rumpnoun	The buttocks.
tushnoun	(US, colloquial) The buttocks.
bunsnoun	(Canada, US, euphemistic, childish) The buttocks.
bumnoun	(colloquial, sometimes derogatory) A homeless person, usually a man.
keisternoun	(slang) The anus or buttocks.
buttnoun	(countable) The larger or thicker end of something; the blunt end, in distinction from the sharp or narrow end
arsenoun	(Commonwealth, now vulgar) The buttocks or more specifically, the anus.
tooshienoun	Alternative spelling of tushie. [(colloquial, often childish) Buttocks, bottom.]
backsidenoun	(euphemistic) A person's buttocks.
rearnoun	(transitive) To bring up to maturity, as offspring; to educate; to instruct; to foster.
bottomnoun	The lowest part of anything.
derrierenoun	Alternative spelling of derrière. [(chiefly humorous) Bottom, bum, backside.]
assnoun	(countable and uncountable) The buttocks.
sternnoun	Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.
pratnoun	(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang) A fool, contemptible person.
hinderverb	(transitive) To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.