anteriors
|an-te-ri-or-s|
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/ænˈtɪriərz/
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/ænˈtɪəriəz/
(anterior)
front position
Etymology
'anterior' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'anterior', where 'ante' meant 'before'.
'anterior' passed into English via Old French 'antérieur' and Middle English adoption, becoming the modern English 'anterior'.
Initially it meant 'more before' or 'coming before' (comparative of 'ante, before'); over time it came to mean 'situated toward the front' or 'earlier in time' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'anterior' (noun): the front parts or structures (especially in anatomy or dentistry; often refers to front teeth).
The dentist recommended replacing the anteriors to improve the patient's smile.
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Adjective 1
plural/plural-referenced use related to 'anterior' (adjective): situated toward or nearer the front; coming before in position or time. (Here 'anteriors' appears as a plural reference to anterior parts.)
In the CT scan, the anteriors of the lesion appeared more involved than the posteriors.
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Last updated: 2025/08/23 03:46