Definition

In a position that is behind something or at the back; also refers to something occurring later in time.

Example

The doctor examined the patient posteriorly to check for any issues in the back.

Conversation

Did you notice how the dog was sitting posteriorly to the fence?

Yeah, it seemed like he was trying to sneak a peek at the neighbor's yard.

I wonder if he always sits like that when he's curious about something.

Probably! Dogs have their own little quirks, don't they?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Posteriorly → It is formed from "posterior" (from Latin "posterior", meaning later or behind) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "posteriorly" means in a manner that is later or situated behind.

Memory Tip

Think of 'posterior' meaning 'behind' — when something happens 'posteriorly', it occurs in a manner that is behind or later.

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