anterior applies to position before or ahead of usually in space, sometimes in time or order.

ANTERIOR definition: situated before or at the front of; fore (posterior ). See examples of anterior used in a sentence.

ANTERIOR definition: 1. positioned at or towards the front: 2. earlier in time 3. positioned at or toward the front: . Learn more.

anterior (ænˈtɪərɪə) adj 1. situated at or towards the front 2. earlier in time

In human anatomy, the piriform lobe has been described as consisting of the cortical amygdala, uncus, and anterior parahippocampal gyrus. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 …

Dec 7, 2025 · anterior (not comparable) (anatomy) Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal. quotations

Definition of anterior adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.