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posterior

UK
/pɒsˈtɪəriə/
US
/pɑːsˈtɪriər/
posteriornoun
posteriors
pl
UK
/pɒsˈtɪəriə/
US
/pɑːsˈtɪriər/
Translations
задняя часть
The posterior of the car was damaged in the accident.
Задняя часть автомобиля была повреждена в аварии.
He fell and landed on his posterior.
Он упал и приземлился на свои ягодицы.
Additional translations
последователь
задняя сторона
Definitions
The back part of the human body, especially the buttocks.
He slipped and landed on his posterior.
The rear or back end of something.
The posterior of the car was damaged in the accident.
In Bayesian statistics, the probability distribution representing updated beliefs after taking new evidence into account (short for “posterior distribution/probability”).
After incorporating the new data, the researcher examined the posterior to assess parameter uncertainty.
Synonyms
rear
tail
behind
hindquarters
back
posterioradjective
more posterior
Comp.
most posterior
Super.
UK
/pɒˈstɪəriə/
US
/pɑˈstɪriər/
Translations
The posterior part of the car was damaged in the accident.
Задняя часть автомобиля была повреждена в аварии.
Definitions
Located behind or at the rear of something.
The posterior part of the building was damaged in the storm.
Following in time or order; later.
The posterior events of the day were more exciting than the morning activities.
Synonyms
subsequent
following
hind
back
rear
Antonyms
anterior
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