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posterior Synonyms
Another word for posterior
Choosing another word for posterior depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 rear wall of the heart during the procedure."
Strongest
rear
Strong
hind
back
dorsal
hinder
• noun (Context 2)
A person's buttocks (often used euphemistically or humorously).
Usage Example
"He slipped on the icy pavement and landed squarely on his buttocks."
Strongest
buttocks
backside
behind
derriere
Strong
rump
bottom
seat
• adjective (Context 3)
Coming after in time or order; later or subsequent.
Usage Example
"The historian noted that the manuscript's annotations were clearly subsequent to the original text."
Strongest
subsequent
later
Strong
following
succeeding
ensuing
Opposites of posterior
The opposite of posterior shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
anterior
prior
previous
preceding
front
earlier
fore
ventral
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Posterior. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/posterior