antevert
|an-te-vert|
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/ˈæntiˌvɝt/
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/ˈæntiˌvɜːt/
turn forward
Etymology
'antevert' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'antevertere', where 'ante-' meant 'before' or 'forward' and 'vertere' meant 'to turn'.
'antevertere' in Latin was used in learned/medical contexts and was borrowed into English as 'antevert' (via Medieval/Late Latin usage and learned borrowing), preserving the compound sense 'turn forward'.
Initially it meant 'to turn forward' in Latin, and over time it has kept essentially the same sense in English, especially in anatomical and technical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to turn or tilt forward (transitive): to cause something to face or incline toward the front.
The surgeon may antevert the prosthetic cup slightly to improve joint stability.
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Verb 2
to be tilted or inclined forward (intransitive), especially used in anatomy (e.g., an antevert uterus is tilted toward the front).
In many women the uterus naturally antevert, which is considered a normal position.
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Last updated: 2025/08/23 12:52