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posterior

/pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/

Phonetics

/pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/

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noun

  • The buttocks.

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

adjective

  • Located behind, or towards the rear of an object.

  • Following in order or in time.

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

  • Next to, or facing the main stem or axis.