anterior[adjective]Synonyms: preceding, antecedent, foregoing, former, past, precedent, previous, prior
Antonyms: posterior
Contrasted words: after, back, hind, hinder, rear
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an‧ter‧i‧or /ænˈtɪəriə $ -ˈtɪriər/
adjective [no comparative][
Date: 1500-1600;
Language: Latin;
Origin: 'further in front', from ante; ⇒ ante-]
1. technical at or towards the front ⇒
posterior:
anterior vertebrae2. formal happening or existing before something else
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