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post.

post. is the abbreviation of posterior.

Meaning of posterior

Adjective

posterior (comparative more posterior, superlative most posterior)

  1. Relating to or denoting presentation of a fetus in which the rear or caudal end is nearest the cervix and emerges first at birth.
    Synonyms:
    back, hinder, rear
    Antonyms:
    anterior
  2. Next to, or facing the main stem or axis.
    Synonyms:
    back, hinder, rear
    Antonyms:
    anterior
  3. (formal) Following in order or in time.
    Synonyms:
    later
    Antonyms:
    prior

See all 5 meanings of posterior

Questions about post.

What is post. the abbreviation of?
Post. is the abbreviation of posterior.

Words near post. in the dictionary

  1. post-World War II
  2. post-WWII
  3. Post-Zionism
  4. Post-Zionist
  5. Post-Zionists
  6. post.
  7. postabdomen
  8. postabdomens
  9. postabdomina
  10. postabdominal
  11. postablation

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