posterior
Translation
posterior, rear, later
Examples
The house has a posterior garden.
The house has a posterior garden.
This event is posterior to the main conference.
This event is posterior to the main conference.
Grammar Patterns
the posterior ((part)) - the back part. The posterior part of the building is new.
posterior to ((sth.)) - happening after something. The meeting is posterior to the lunch break.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rear, back, hind; Antonyms: anterior, front
Etymology
From Latin 'posterior', comparative of 'posterus' (coming after), from 'post' (after, behind).
Memory Tips
The prefix 'post-' means 'after' or 'behind', like in 'post-war'. Your posterior is the part that is behind you.