Etymology

anterior

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Today it means: Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal. Full definition →

Latin anterior
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromanterior“that is before, foremost”
  2. English todayanterior

Borrowed from Latin anterior (“that is before, foremost”).

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