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posterior

/pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/

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noun

Examples :

"After falling on the ice, she had a pain in her posterior. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The posterior probability that John will get a promotion is quite high, given his recent excellent performance reviews. "

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adjective

Located behind, or towards the rear of an object.

Examples :

"The bus's posterior door is used for exiting, while the front door is for entering. "

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adjective

Following in order or in time.

Examples :

"The posterior chapters of the history book covered the Civil War. "

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adjective

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

Examples :

"The posterior part of the classroom, furthest from the teacher's desk, was usually quieter. "

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adjective

Next to, or facing the main stem or axis.

Examples :

"The botanist pointed to the posterior bud on the branch, explaining it would likely produce leaves later than the terminal one. "

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