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later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; -- opposed to prior. Hesiod was posterior to Homer. Broome.

The state of being later or subsequent; as, posteriority of time, or of an event; -- opposed to priority.

Subsequently in time; also, behind in position.

The hinder parts, as of an animal's body. Swift.

Characterizing that kind of reasoning which derives propositions from the observation of facts, or by generalizations from facts arrives at principles and definitions, or infers causes from effects. This is the reverse of a priori reasoning.

h infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The reverse of a posteriori.

The posterior section of the body, behind the thorax, in insects, crustaceans, and other Arthropoda.

The large posterior sucker of the leeches.

ssed laterally, and the anterior pairs or legs are directed downward and forward, but the posterior legs are usually turned upward and backward. The beach flea is an example. See Tetradecapoda and Arthrostraca.

Before, or toward the front, in place; as, the anterior part of the mouth; -- opposed to posterior.

A combining form meaning anterior, front; as, antero-posterior, front and back; antero-lateral, front side, anterior and at the side.

division of nudibranchiate Mollusca, in which the gills form a wreath or cluster upon the posterior part of the back. See Nudibranchiata, and Doris.

A prominence on the lower posterior portion of the concha of the external ear, opposite the tragus. See Ear.

The posterior opening of the alimentary canal, through which the excrements are expelled.

The buttocks, or hind part of an animal; the posteriors; the fundament; the bottom.

The hinder part, posteriors, or rump of a person or animal.

In Diptera, the rudimentary posterior wing.

A slender bony process from the ankle joint of bats, which helps to support the posterior part of the web, in flight.

Backwards; toward the tail or posterior part.

One of the jointed antenniform appendage of the posterior somites of cartain insects. Packard.