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View usage for: (pɒstɪəriəʳ) Word forms: plural posteriors1. countable nounSomeone's bottom can be referred to as their posterior. [mainly humorous]Synonyms: bottom [informal], behind [informal], bum [British, slang], seat More Synonyms of posterior 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]Posterior describes something that is situated at the back of something else. [medicine] ...the posterior leg muscles. More Synonyms of posterior posterior in British English (pɒˈstɪərɪə) adjective1. situated at the back of or behind something 2. coming after or following another in a series 4. zoology (of animals) of or near the hind end 5. botany (of a flower) situated nearest to the main stem 6. anatomy dorsal or towards the spine noun8. statistics a posterior probability Compare anteriorDerived forms posteriorly (posˈteriorly) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin: latter, from posterus coming next, from post after posterior in American English (pɑsˈtɪriər) adjective1. later; following after; subsequent 2. coming after in order; succeeding 3. at or toward the rear; behind; specif., dorsal see also anterior 4. Botany on the side next to the main stem noun5. [formerly also pl.] the buttocks Derived forms posteriority (posˌteriˈority) (pɑsˈtɪriˈɔrəti) noun posteriorly (posˈteriorly) adverb Word origin L, compar. of posterus, following < post, after: see post- Synonyms of 'posterior'bottom, behind, bum, seat rear, back, hinder, hind later, following, latter, subsequent More Synonyms of posterior Definition the buttocks Sit down on your posterior. Synonyms ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang) buns (US, slang) rear end derrière (euphemistic) tush (US, slang) fundament jacksy (British, slang) Definition at the back of or behind something the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland Definition coming after in a series or time Additional synonymsDefinition the buttocks or anus You can't do business sitting on your arse all day. Synonyms bottom (informal), bum (British, slang), behind (informal), seat, rear (informal), tail (informal), butt (US, Canadian, informal), ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), buns (US, slang), buttocks, backside (informal), rump, rear end, posterior, derrière (euphemistic), tush (US, slang), fundament, jacksy (British, slang) They had transmitters taped to their back feathers. Synonyms tail, end, rear, posterior, dorsal Definition the buttocks I lost my balance and landed hard on my backside. Synonyms buttocks, behind (informal), seat, bottom (informal), rear (informal), tail (informal), cheeks (informal), butt (informal), bum (British, slang), ass (taboo, slang), buns (slang), arse (taboo, slang), rump, fanny (slang, US, Canadian), rear end, posterior, haunches, hindquarters, derrière (euphemistic), tush, fundament, gluteus maximus, coit (Australian, slang), nates, jacksy (British, slang), keister or keester (slang, US) - post
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Additional synonymsDefinition the buttocks jeans that actually flatter your behind Synonyms bottom (informal), seat, bum (British, slang), ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), butt (informal), buns (slang), arse (taboo, slang), buttocks, rump, posterior, tail (informal), derrière (euphemistic), tush (US, slang), jacksy (British, slang) Definition the buttocks or anus I slipped and fell on my bum. Synonyms bottom (informal), backside (informal), buttocks, behind (informal), rear, arse (taboo, slang), ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), seat, tail (informal), butt (US, Canadian, informal), buns (US, slang), rump, rear end, posterior, derrière (euphemistic), tush (US, slang), fundament, jacksy (British, slang) Definition the buttocks I don't want to sit around on my butt all day. Synonyms bottom (informal), behind (informal), bum (British, slang), arse (taboo, slang), ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), seat, rear (informal), tail (informal), buns (US, slang), buttocks, backside (informal), rump, rear end, posterior, derrière (euphemistic), tush (US, slang), fundament, jacksy (British, slang) Try to relax your whole back, from the buttocks up to the shoulders. Synonyms bottom (informal), behind (informal), bum (British, slang), arse (taboo, slang), ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), backside (informal), seat, rear (informal), tail (informal), butt (informal), buns (slang), rump, posterior, haunches, hindquarters, derrière (euphemistic), tush (US, slang), fundament (euphemistic), gluteus maximus, jacksy (British, slang) In the ensuing violence more than 130 people were injured. Synonyms following, resulting, succeeding, subsequent, later, consequentDefinition next in time We went to dinner the following evening. Synonyms next, subsequent, successive, ensuing, coming, later, succeeding, specified, consequent, consequentialDefinition situated at the back Suddenly the cow kicked up its hind legs. Synonyms back, after, rear, hinder, posterior, caudal Definition more advanced in time or sequence The latter part of the debate concentrated on housing. Synonyms last, later, latest, ending, closing, final, concluding Definition a person's buttocks jeans stretching across her rump Synonyms buttocks, bottom (informal), rear (informal), backside (informal), tail (informal), seat, butt (US, Canadian, informal), bum (British, slang), ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), buns (US, slang), arse (taboo, slang), rear end, posterior, haunch, hindquarters, derrière (euphemistic), croup, jacksy (British, slang) Definition the buttocks a kick in the seat of the pants Synonyms bottom (informal), behind (informal), rear, bum (British, slang), ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), tail (informal), butt (US, Canadian, informal), buns (US, slang), arse (taboo, slang), buttocks, backside (informal), rump, rear end, posterior, derrière (euphemistic), tush (US, slang), fundament, jacksy (British, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition occurring after the increase of population in subsequent years Synonyms following, later, succeeding, after, successive, ensuing, consequentHe desperately needs a kick in the tail. Synonyms buttocks, behind (informal), bottom, butt (informal), bum (British, slang), ass (US, Canadian, taboo, slang), rear (informal), buns (US, slang), arse (taboo, slang), backside (informal), rump, rear end, posterior, derrière (euphemistic), jacksy (British, slang) |