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Anterior Definition & Meaning

anterior
adjective
  1. of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
  2. earlier in time
noun
  1. a tooth situated at the front of the mouth; "his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors"

"Anterior" in song lyrics

See how anterior is used in real songs:

  • "differences between posrterior side of teh heart and the anterior"
    AOL — AOL
  • "differences between posterior side of the heart and the anterior"
    AOL — AOL
  • "fractured 6th rib pain anterior"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "anterior"

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Frequently asked questions

What does anterior mean?
of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body earlier in time a tooth situated at the front of the mouth; "his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors"
What part of speech is anterior?
Anterior is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does anterior have?
Anterior has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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