anterior
Translation
anterior, front, forward, prior
Examples
The anterior part of the brain is the frontal lobe.
The anterior part of the brain is the frontal lobe.
This event was anterior to the main conflict.
This event was anterior to the main conflict.
Grammar Patterns
((anterior)) + noun relating to the front The anterior part of the building is new.
Similar Words
Synonyms: front, forward, prior; Antonyms: posterior, rear
Etymology
From Latin 'anterior', the comparative of 'ante' meaning 'before'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ante-' as in 'ante meridiem' (a.m.), which means 'before' noon. 'Anterior' means 'before' in space or time.