nounπShareThe buttocks."After falling on the ice, she had a pain in her posterior. "bodyanatomypartorganphysiologymedicinehumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe probability that a hypothesis is true (calculated by Bayes' theorem)."The posterior probability that John will get a promotion is quite high, given his recent excellent performance reviews. "theorymathstatisticsphilosophylogicpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareLocated behind, or towards the rear of an object."The bus's posterior door is used for exiting, while the front door is for entering. "positionbodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFollowing in order or in time."The posterior chapters of the history book covered the Civil War. "timefuturepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNearer the back end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds."The posterior part of the classroom, furthest from the teacher's desk, was usually quieter. "anatomyphysiologybodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNext to, or facing the main stem or axis."The botanist pointed to the posterior bud on the branch, explaining it would likely produce leaves later than the terminal one. "positionbiologyplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
