adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Oriented towards the base. not-comparable
2. 2
   Of or pertaining to the surface of a prostrate thallus that is oriented towards the substrate. not-comparable

Antonyms

All antonyms

antical

Etymology

From Latin postīcus (“posterior, hinder”).

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