Kilo Lingo

/posteˈɾjoɾ/

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Translation

later, subsequent; rear

Word origin

From Latin posterior ('coming after, later'), the comparative of posterus ('following'), from post ('after'). The same root gives English 'posterior' and 'posterity'.

Origin
Latin
Root
posterior
English cognates
posterior, posterity

Grammar

Masc pluralposteriores

Examples

.

We will talk about that in a later meeting.

.

The rear of the building faces the garden.

detalles.

At a later date I will send you the details.

¿ capítulos ?

Do the later chapters explain the ending?

confirmaron .

Subsequent studies confirmed the theory.

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This word is part of lesson 77.