B2 adjective Formel

anterior

/ænˈtɪəriər/

Positioned at or toward the front of the body or a structure. It can also refer to something occurring earlier in time or sequence, though this usage is more formal.

Exemples

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1

The anterior part of the house faces the main street.

The front part of the house faces the main street.

2

The surgeon identified a small tear in the anterior cruciate ligament.

The surgeon identified a small tear in the ligament located at the front of the knee.

3

Check the anterior pages of the manual for the setup guide.

Check the earlier pages of the manual for the setup guide.

Famille de mots

Nom
anteriority
Adverbe
anteriorly
Adjectif
anterior
Apparenté
front
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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Anterior' starts with 'A', just like 'Ahead'. It refers to things that are in front or happen before.

Quiz rapide

The ______ surface of the heart is the part facing the ribcage.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : anterior

Exemples

1

The anterior part of the house faces the main street.

everyday

The front part of the house faces the main street.

2

The surgeon identified a small tear in the anterior cruciate ligament.

formal

The surgeon identified a small tear in the ligament located at the front of the knee.

3

Check the anterior pages of the manual for the setup guide.

informal

Check the earlier pages of the manual for the setup guide.

4

The fossil's anterior teeth suggest a diet of tough vegetation.

academic

The front teeth of the fossil suggest a diet of tough vegetation.

5

Events anterior to the merger are not covered by this specific contract clause.

business

Events occurring before the merger are not covered by this specific contract clause.

Famille de mots

Nom
anteriority
Adverbe
anteriorly
Adjectif
anterior
Apparenté
front

Collocations courantes

anterior view a view from the front
anterior cruciate ligament a key ligament in the knee (ACL)
anterior chamber the front section of the eye
anterior portion the front part or section
anterior lobe the front part of an organ, like the brain or pituitary gland

Phrases Courantes

anterior to

located before or in front of something else

anterior segment

the front part of a larger anatomical structure

anterior wall

the front surface of a hollow organ

Souvent confondu avec

anterior vs prior

Prior is used almost exclusively for time, whereas anterior is more commonly used for physical position in anatomy.

anterior vs posterior

Posterior is the direct opposite, meaning toward the back or occurring later.

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Notes d'usage

Anterior is most frequently used in medical, biological, and technical contexts. In everyday conversation, 'front' or 'previous' is usually preferred.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'anterior' to describe the front of simple objects like a car or a phone, where 'front' is more natural. Save 'anterior' for technical or anatomical descriptions.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Anterior' starts with 'A', just like 'Ahead'. It refers to things that are in front or happen before.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'anterior', which is the comparative form of 'ante' meaning 'before'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., the anterior wall). Often followed by the preposition 'to' when indicating sequence (e.g., events anterior to the war).
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Contexte culturel

The word is widely known in the US and UK due to the prevalence of 'ACL' (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries in popular sports like football and soccer.

Quiz rapide

The ______ surface of the heart is the part facing the ribcage.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : anterior

Mots lis

prenumerant

C1

Describing a payment or a person that pays in advance for a service, publication, or product. It is a formal, often archaic term used to signify that financial obligations are met prior to the delivery of goods.

hypersalvure

C1

To apply extreme, multi-layered, or high-intensity methods to rescue, recover, or preserve something of significant value. This term is typically used in specialized technical or administrative contexts where standard salvage operations are deemed insufficient for the risk involved.

macrovivcide

C1

A chemical agent or substance specifically formulated to kill large living organisms, such as invasive macro-fauna or predatory pests. It is typically employed in large-scale ecological management or high-level biological containment to eliminate organisms visible to the naked eye.

interphotoly

C1

To facilitate or engage in the interaction between separate systems or components using light-based signals or optical data exchange. This verb specifically describes the process of synchronizing or transferring information via photons across an interface.

overclamdom

C1

A state or condition of excessive silence, secretiveness, or refusal to communicate, often resulting in a breakdown of transparency or social connection. It describes an overwhelming degree of 'clamming up' or being emotionally and verbally unreachable.

univerbible

C1

Describes a concept, truth, or set of principles that is considered universally applicable and as authoritative as a sacred text. It suggests a singular, definitive guide that transcends specific cultural or disciplinary boundaries.

preprivsion

C1

To proactively allocate or configure resources, permissions, or digital infrastructure in advance of their actual requirement. This verb is primarily used in technical and organizational contexts to describe the preparation of a system for immediate use upon a specific trigger.

posttribate

C1

Describes a theological or theoretical position held by those who believe certain significant events occur after a period of intense trial or suffering. It is most commonly used in eschatology to refer to the belief that the Rapture occurs after the Great Tribulation.

oversolure

C1

A noun referring to the implementation of an unnecessarily complex, redundant, or excessive solution to a relatively simple problem. It describes a state of over-engineering where the resources or complexity involved far exceed the actual requirements of the situation.

disspirty

C1

Characterized by a lack of spirit, enthusiasm, or hope, typically occurring after a setback or disappointment. It describes a psychological state where one's morale is significantly dampened or discouraged.

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