a. [ L. posterior, compar. of posterus coming after, from post after. See Post-. ]
Hesiod was posterior to Homer. Broome. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. postériorité. ] The state of being later or subsequent;
adv. Subsequently in time; also, behind in position. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl. The hinder parts, as of an animal's body. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]