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Word: Posterior
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 16th century (as a plural noun denoting descendants): from Latin, comparative of posterus ‘following’, from post ‘after’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pɒˈstɪərɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
further back in position; of or nearer the rear or hind end
Short Definition:further back in position
Examples:- the posterior part of the gut
- a basal body situated just posterior to the nucleus
Definition:
coming after in time or order; later
Short Definition:later
Examples:- a date posterior to the first Reform Bill
Word: Posterior
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pɒˈstɪərɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person's buttocks.
Short Definition:person's buttocks
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