Definition of Posterior
Posterior
pos·te·ri·or


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Located at or near the back or rear of something.

e.g. The posterior section of the plane was reserved for economy class.

(adjective)
to come after or be later in time or order;

e.g. The publication date of this book is 4 years posterior to when it was actually written.

(noun)
the hinder or back parts of the body;

e.g. He fell on his posterior while playing rugby.



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