after section

[ˈæf.tɚ ˈsɛk.ʃən]
nounpl: after sections
seção posterior
1. The rear or back portion of a structure, document, or object that comes following the main or central part
The after section of the aircraft contains the tail assembly and control surfaces.
A seção posterior da aeronave contém a montagem da cauda e as superfícies de controle.
2. In publishing or documents, supplementary content that appears at the end following the main text
The after section includes appendices, bibliography, and index.
A seção posterior inclui apêndices, bibliografia e índice.
3. In nautical terminology, the rear part of a ship or vessel
The cargo was stored in the after section of the ship.
A carga foi armazenada na seção posterior do navio.
This term is primarily used in technical, nautical, and academic contexts. It is more common in specialized fields such as aerospace engineering, shipbuilding, and document organization rather than in everyday conversation. The usage varies slightly between Brazilian Portuguese (seção posterior) and European Portuguese (secção posterior).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rear sectionback sectionposterior sectionaft section
Antonyms / Antônimos
fore sectionfront sectionanterior section

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seção posterior
Standard usage in most contexts
Portugal
secção posterior
Portuguese spelling variant; used in maritime and technical contexts
Nautical/Aviation
seção traseira
Common in technical manuals and specialized terminology

Related Words

sectionaftsternrearappendixepilogue

Related Idioms & Phrases

back of the book
rear end
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