posticum

[pɒsˈtɪkəm]

posticum Definition

• 1. a back door or entrance
• 2. the posterior part of an animal's body

Using posticum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "posticum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The posticum of the house leads to the garden.

• Example

  The posticum of the horse was injured in the accident.

posticum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for posticum

• rump
• back door
• rear entrance
• hindquarters
• buttocks

Phrases with posticum

• posticum of a building

  a secondary or less formal entrance at the back of a building

  Example

  The delivery man used the posticum of the building to drop off the package.

• posticum of a horse

  the hindquarters or rear end of a horse

  Example

  The vet examined the posticum of the horse for any signs of injury.

• posticum of a dog

  the area around the tail and anus of a dog

  Example

  The groomer cleaned the posticum of the dog during the grooming session.

Origins of posticum

from Latin 'posticum', meaning 'back'

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Summary: posticum in Brief

'Posticum' [pɒsˈtɪkəm] refers to a back door or entrance, as well as the posterior part of an animal's body. It can be used in phrases like 'posticum of a building,' which denotes a secondary entrance, and 'posticum of a horse,' which refers to the hindquarters. 'Posticum' is a formal term for 'rear entrance' and 'hindquarters,' while 'back door' and 'butt' are informal equivalents.