anterior

English

/ænˈtɪəriə(r)/

adj
Definitions
  • Before in place.
  • Before or earlier in time; prior to; preceding.
  • (anatomy) Nearer the forward end; nearer the head of an animal or the front of a human.

Etymology

Derived from Latin anterior.

Origin

Latin

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