posterior

posterior is an   Adverb

Definition:

[1] Later in time; hence, later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; -- opposed to prior. Hesiod was posterior to Homer. Broome.

[2] Situated behind; hinder; -- opposed to anterior.

[3] At or toward the caudal extremity; caudal; -- in human anatomy often used for dorsal.

[4] On the side next the axis of inflorescence; -- said of an axillary flower. Gray.

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