Posterior

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Pronunciation: /pɑˈstɪriər/

Definitions of posterior

noun the rear end or hind part of something

Example Sentences

A1 The posterior of the book had a summary of the main points.

A2 The posterior of the car was damaged in the accident.

B1 The posterior of the house faced a beautiful garden.

B2 The posterior of the building had a fire escape for emergencies.

C1 The posterior of the plane was equipped with a rear camera for landing.

C2 The posterior of the ship had a helipad for emergency evacuations.

adjective situated behind or at the rear

Example Sentences

A1 The posterior part of the car was damaged in the accident.

A2 The doctor examined the patient's posterior to check for any signs of injury.

B1 The posterior entrance to the building is rarely used by visitors.

B2 The artist's painting depicted a beautiful landscape with a mountain in the posterior view.

C1 The scientist conducted research on the posterior distribution of the data.

C2 The architect designed a modern building with a glass posterior facade.

Examples of posterior in a Sentence

formal The posterior distribution is calculated using Bayesian inference.

informal The posterior probability of rain tomorrow is high.

slang I need to work on my posterior chain at the gym.

figurative She always speaks her mind, never holding back her posterior thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of posterior

past tense

posteriored

plural

posteriors

comparative

more posterior

superlative

most posterior

present tense

posterior

future tense

will posterior

perfect tense

have posteriored

continuous tense

is posterioring

singular

posterior

positive degree

posterior

infinitive

to posterior

gerund

posterioring

participle

posteriored

Origin and Evolution of posterior

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'posterior' originated from the Latin word 'posterior' meaning 'later, following, or rear.'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'posterior' has evolved to primarily refer to the buttocks or rear end of a person or animal in modern English usage.