posterior

noun

a tooth situated at the back of the mouth

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

adjective

coming at a subsequent time or stage

located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure

Roots

postpost- · Latin · after, behind

Synonyms for posterior

retraladj natesn backsiden buttocksn rumpn rearadj occiputn

Synonyms & related words for posterior

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of posterior — including retral, nates, backside, buttocks, rump, rear. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to posterior

Explore words related to posterior — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include anterior, hindward, posteriorly, opisthocoelous, hindquarters, posterolateral, succubous, dorsolateral. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for posterior

Common synonyms for posterior include retral, nates, backside, buttocks, rump, rear, occiput — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does posterior come from?

The word posterior breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root post-, from Latin post (“after, behind”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.