Synonyms for

Posterior

Verb / ˌpɔ:ˈstɪrjɜ: / Another word for posterior — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Posterior means located at or towards the rear of a body or structure.

Synonyms & similar words

bum tailend ass hindquarters arse anterior derriere fundament keister hindend bottom tooshie backside rear stern butt fanny buns later behind rearend ulterior tail nates can back rear hind after behind rearward bottom end tail stern postern caudal dorsal hindmost final last ending concluding ultimate

Synonyms by register

Formal

caudal hind rear

Informal

back end tail

Literary

after hinder

Antonyms

anterior front fore preceding leading earlier

Common collocations

  • posterior probability
  • posterior analysis
  • posterior chain
  • posterior aspect
  • posterior view
  • posterior part
  • posterior segment

Word family

noun posteriority
adjective posterior
adverb posteriorly

Usage note

Primarily used in anatomical, scientific, or statistical contexts. Avoid using 'posterior' informally for 'back' unless in a specific technical field.

Example sentences

  1. The tiger's posterior is striped.
  2. The rear of the bus is where the students sit.
  3. The posterior part of the ship was damaged in the storm.
  4. He hurt his posterior while playing basketball.

Quotes

  • I'm not a posterior sniffer; I can barely tell one from another. - Ed O'Neill
  • I'm not a posterior kind of guy. - James Gandolfini
  • The eyes, chico. They never lie. - Tony Montana

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