posteriorly
UK[pɒˈstɪə.ri.ə.li]US[pɑːˈstɪr.i.ɚ.li]
adv
in a position further back; at or towards the rear.
adv
(anatomy) in a position nearer to the rear or caudal end of the body.
adv
(formal) at a later point in time; subsequently.
Morpheme Breakdown
posterior
ly
posterior
situated behind
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word 'posteriorly' is built upon the latin comparative adjective 'posterior', meaning 'later' or 'more behind'. this itself derives from 'posterus' (coming after), which is formed from the fundamental preposition 'post', meaning 'after' or 'behind'. the english adverbial suffix '-ly', of germanic origin, is then appended to convert the adjective into an adverb. thus, the term's literal construction, "in a manner of being more behind," logically evolved to describe spatial position at the rear, anatomical orientation, and temporal sequence.
Analysis
Structure: posterior (situated behind) + ly (adverb suffix)
posterior: from latin 'posterior', comparative of 'posterus' (coming after, later), from 'post' (after, behind). functions as the adjective root.
ly: from old english '-līc', an adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives. functions as a derivational suffix.
Examples
the engine is mounted posteriorly in the vehicle's design.
the pain was located just posteriorly to the left shoulder blade.
the main findings were discussed in the initial report, with supporting data presented posteriorly.