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anteriority

anteriority

9.9
The position at the front of a body near the head
  • noun
  • /ænˌtɪəriˈɔrɪti/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anterioridad
  • Some species demonstrate anteriority by always moving head-first when exploring new areas.

Examples

  • In mammals, anteriority refers to the position of the head relative to the body.

  • The anteriority of the heart in the chest cavity protects it from injury.

  • Discussions on anteriority and posteriority are vital in comparative anatomy.

  • The anteriority of the brain structures is crucial for understanding their function.

  • In mammals, anteriority refers to the position of the head relative to the body.

  • The anteriority of the brain structures is crucial for understanding their function.

  • Some species demonstrate anteriority by always moving head-first when exploring new areas.

Synonyms

frontality
vsanteriority
  • Specialized
9.6

Being at the front and facing forward, as in a statue or portrait

refers mainly to anatomical position toward the head rather than facing or artistic use

Antonyms

posteriority
  • Specialized
9.9

Being toward the back of the body

How Front

anteriority
  • Specialized
9.9
central
993 1.0
posterior
  • Specialized
22 6.1

Surface Forms

anteriority singular
anteriorities plural

Morphology

anteriority = anterior (transparent) = anterior + ity

Formed by standard noun derivation from the adjective 'anterior' with '-ity' indicating the state or quality of being anterior.

Etymology

Anteriority comes from the Latin part ante- meaning 'before' and from anterior meaning 'in front'. So in animals, anteriority means being at the front or toward the head, like when a creature moves head-first.