frontally
|fron-tal-ly|
/ˈfrʌn.təl/
(frontal)
front part
Etymology
'frontal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'frons, frontis', where 'frons' meant 'forehead' or 'front'.
'frons/frontis' passed into Late Latin and Old French as forms related to 'frontal', and from French (and Medieval Latin use) it entered English as 'frontal' in the 17th century; the adverb 'frontally' was later formed from the adjective.
Initially it referred to the physical 'forehead' or the front part, but over time it evolved to describe position ('at the front') and manner ('directly' or 'head-on'), giving the modern senses used today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a frontal manner; with or toward the front; directly facing or impacting the front.
The cars collided frontally at the intersection.
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Adverb 2
in a frank or open manner (spoken use): addressing something openly and directly.
She spoke frontally about the problems in the project.
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