a. | 1. | Later in time; hence, later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; - opposed to |
2. | Situated behind; hinder; - opposed to | |
3. | (Anat.) At or toward the caudal extremity; caudal; - in human anatomy often used for | |
4. | (Bot.) On the side next the axis of inflorescence; - said of an axillary flower. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
2. | posterior - a tooth situated at the back of the mouth Synonyms: back tooth | |
Adj. | 1. | posterior - at or near the hind end in quadrupeds or toward the spine in primates Antonyms: anterior - of or near the head end or toward the front plane of the body |