What is another word for posterior?

Common synonyms for posterior include ulterior, anterior, nates, keister, fanny.

What is the opposite of posterior?

Antonyms of posterior include anterior, front, fore, preceding, leading.

Synonyms for

Posterior

Adjective / 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

ulterior anterior nates keister fanny bum behind prat tail buttocks tush can later arse backside hindquarters seat buns rear rump stern tooshie derriere hindend tailend 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.

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