posterior

/pɒsˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/

Frequency rank #8191

Definitions

  1. adjective

    Relating to or denoting presentation of a fetus in which the rear or caudal end is nearest the cervix and emerges first at birth.

  2. adjective

    Next to, or facing the main stem or axis.

  3. adjective

    Following in order or in time.

  4. noun

    The posterior portions of the human body; especially, the buttocks.

  5. noun

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

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