anterior

• Qui se situe devant ou à l'avant de quelque chose, souvent employé en anatomie ou dans des descriptions formelles de position.

Relating to the front or forward part of something, often used in anatomy or formal descriptions of position.

1. Front toothB2formal

   A tooth located at the front of the mouth, typically incisors and canines.

   dent antérieure

   • The dentist examined her anterior teeth for cavities.
   • He chipped one of his anterior teeth while eating.
   • Anterior teeth are important for biting and smiling.

2. Front or forward positionC1formal

   Located near the head end or toward the front plane of a body.

   antérieur

   • The anterior part of the brain controls many cognitive functions.
   • In anatomy, the anterior surface of the heart faces the sternum.
   • The injury affected the anterior region of the leg.

   Synonymescranialforeforwardfrontfrontalventral

   Antonymesbackposteriorrear

3. Earlier in timeC1formal

   Occurring or existing before something else in time.

   antérieur (dans le temps)

   • The anterior events led to the current situation.
   • This document is anterior to the treaty signed last year.
   • The anterior period of the project was focused on research.

   Synonymesantecedentforegoingformerprecedingpreviousprior

   Antonymesposteriorsubsequent

• Nom désignant une dent située à l'avant de la bouche, généralement les incisives et les canines.

A noun referring to a tooth located at the front of the mouth.

1. Front toothB2formal

   A tooth located at the front of the mouth, typically an incisor.

   dent antérieure

   • The dentist examined her anterior for signs of decay.
   • He had a chipped anterior from the accident.
   • Braces are often used to align the anteriors.

   Synonymesfront toothincisor

2. Front part of the bodyC1formalmedical

   The part of an organism that is situated near the head or the front plane of the body.

   Partie antérieure du corps

   • The anterior of the insect is covered with a hard shell.
   • In anatomy, the anterior refers to the front side of the body.
   • The injury affected the anterior of the knee joint.

   Synonymesforepartfront

   Antonymesposterior

3. Earlier in timeC1formal

   Occurring or existing before something else in time.

   antérieur (dans le temps)

   • The anterior events led to the current crisis.
   • This document is anterior to the treaty signed last year.
   • The anterior period of the project was marked by intense research.

   Synonymesantecedentforerunnerprecursorpredecessor

   Antonymesposteriorsubsequent