postterior Meaning, Definition & Usage

Post*te"ri*or adjective
Etymology
L. posterior, compar. of posterus coming after, from post after. See Post-.
Definitions
  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. (Anat.) At or toward the caudal extremity; caudal; -- in human anatomy often used for dorsal.
  4. (Bot.) On the side next the axis of inflorescence; -- said of an axillary flower. Gray.

Webster 1913