Posterior



GRE

解释

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• adj. ( 在时间, 次序上) 较后的
• ［英］ adj. ( 在时间, 次序上) 较后的 ( later in time;subsequent)
• ［记］ post ( 后) +terior -> 后面的;
• ［同］ 参考: posterity ( 子孙, 后代)
• ［例］ The posterior section of the plane was struck by a missile.

Webster Collegiate

I. adjective

• Etymology: Latin, comparative of posterus coming after, from post after — more at post-
• Date: 1534
• 1. later in time ; subsequent
• 2. situated behind: as
  • a. caudal
  • b. of the human body or its parts dorsal
• 3. of a plant part adaxial, superior
• ? posteriorly adverb

II. noun

• Date: circa 1616
• the hinder parts of the body; specifically buttocks

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