Posteriorly

adv

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Definitions

Adverb

1
After (in time).
2
Behind (in position).
"Velum occurs as a narrow, rounded ridge forming the valve margin in lateral view, continuous posteriorly as the dolon in females."
3
Towards the posterior.
"Margin of dolon curling smoothly to distal margin of velum both anteriorly and posteriorly, but dolonal margins not in contact when valves closed."

Synonyms

backward rearward

Antonyms

Example

"Velum occurs as a narrow, rounded ridge forming the valve margin in lateral view, continuous posteriorly as the dolon in females."

Etymology

From posterior + -ly.

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