意味(日本語)

(空間)後ろの ◇反対語 anterior(＝[時間]後の)、反対語 prior

語源

• -ior : （比較を示す接辞)

意味(英語)

• (adjective) Located behind a part or toward the rear of a structure.
• (adjective) Relating to the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal side in humans and other primates.
• (adjective) Botany Next to or facing the main stem or axis.
• (adjective) Coming after in order; following.
• (adjective) Following in time; subsequent.

例文

• To the recess behind the cervix the term posterior fornix is applied, while the smaller recesses in front and at the sides are called the anterior and lateral fornices.