posterior
|pos/te/ri/or|
B2
🇺🇸
/pɑːˈstɪriər/
🇬🇧
/pɒˈstɪəriər/
behind or at the rear
Etymology
Etymology Information
'posterior' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'posterior,' where 'posterus' meant 'coming after.'
Historical Evolution
'posterior' changed from the Latin word 'posterior' and eventually became the modern English word 'posterior.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'coming after,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'situated behind or at the rear.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35