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Meaning of posterior

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

posterior

Pronunciation:/pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/

noun

Definitions

  1. The buttocks.

  2. The probability that a hypothesis is true (calculated by Bayes' theorem).

adjective

Definitions

  1. Located behind, or towards the rear of an object.

    Synonyms:backhinderrear

  2. Following in order or in time.

    Synonyms:later

  3. Nearer the back end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.

  4. Next to, or facing the main stem or axis.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/posterior

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