anterior

• Relativo à parte da frente ou à face de algo, usado com frequência em anatomia ou em descrições formais de posição; também significa que vem antes no tempo ou na ordem.

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.

   Dente anterior

   • 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.

   Anterior

   • 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.

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   Antônimosbackposteriorrear

3. Earlier in timeC1formal

   Occurring or existing before something else in time.

   Anterior

   • 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.

   Sinônimosantecedentforegoingformerprecedingpreviousprior

   Antônimosposteriorsubsequent

• Substantivo que designa um dente localizado na parte frontal da boca.

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.

   Dente anterior

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfront 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.

   Parte anterior

   • 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.

   Sinônimosforepartfront

   Antônimosposterior

3. Earlier in timeC1formal

   Occurring or existing before something else in time.

   Anterior

   • 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.

   Sinônimosantecedentforerunnerprecursorpredecessor

   Antônimosposteriorsubsequent