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POSTE'RIOR, a. [from L. posterus, from post.]
Later in time; hence, later in the order of
proceeding or moving; coming after; -- opposed to
prior.
Hesiod was posterior to Homer. Broome. Situated behind; hinder; -- opposed to
anterior.
At or toward the caudal
extremity; caudal; -- in human anatomy often used for
dorsal.
On the side next the axis of
inflorescence; -- said of an axillary flower.
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