Synonyms of posterior

Noun


1. buttocks, nates, arse, butt, backside, bum, buns, can, fundament, hindquarters, hind end, keister, posterior, prat, rear, rear end, rump, stern, seat, tail, tail end, tooshie, tush, bottom, behind, derriere, fanny, ass, body part

usage: the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"

2. back tooth, posterior, tooth

usage: a tooth situated at the back of the mouth

Adjective


1. posterior (vs. anterior), back(prenominal), hind(prenominal), hinder(prenominal), caudal, retral, back

usage: located at or near or behind a part or near the end of a structure

2. later(prenominal), ulterior, posterior, subsequent (vs. antecedent)

usage: coming at a subsequent time or stage; "without ulterior argument"; "the mood posterior to"

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Definition and meaning of posterior (Dictionary)