adjective

anterior

anterior, front, forward

The anterior part of the brain controls planning.

The anterior part of the brain controls planning.

This event is anterior to the main conference.

This event is anterior to the main conference.

((noun)) situated towards the front The anterior part of the brain is complex.

Synonyms: front, forward; Antonyms: posterior, rear

From Latin 'ante', meaning 'before'.

Think of 'ante' in 'ante meridiem' (A.M., before noon). Both relate to being 'before' or 'in front'.

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