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posterior Antonyms
Opposite of posterior
Because the opposite of posterior shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Further back in position; of or nearer the rear or hind end, especially of the body or a part of it.
Usage Example
"The surgeon carefully examined the anterior wall of the heart during the procedure."
Strongest
anterior
front
Strong
fore
ventral
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to or denoting a probability distribution that has been revised by incorporating new evidence or observations (in Bayesian statistics).
Usage Example
"After analyzing the clinical trial data, the researchers calculated the prior probability of the treatment's effectiveness."
Strongest
prior
• adjective (Context 3)
Coming after in time or order; later or subsequent.
Usage Example
"The historian noted that the manuscript's annotations were clearly prior to the original text."
Strongest
prior
anterior
previous
preceding
Strong
earlier
Similar words to posterior
Words similar to posterior shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
buttocks
subsequent
later
backside
behind
derriere
rear
following
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Posterior. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/posterior