anterior — meaning in English & Vietnamese

English · Word Candidate

/anˈtɪə.ɹi.ə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.

Adjective

Examples

Transillumination of anterior teeth, using the composite curing light placed labially to shine through the tooth and be viewed using the mouth mirror, shows up any cavities as dark interproximal shadows.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal. — (of a part of a flower or leaf) Situated further away from the mainstem.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “anterior” mean?

Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.

Is “anterior” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.