🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

앞쪽의

Pronunciation / Transliteration: apjjog-ui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Anterior/ænˈtɪəriər/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"뇌의 앞쪽 부분은 높은 인지 기능을 담당합니다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Situated before or at the front of; earlier in time.

    "The anterior part of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions."
  2. 2

    In anatomy, referring to the front of the body or an organ.

    "The anterior cruciate ligament is crucial for knee stability."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'anterior' originates from the Latin 'anterior', meaning 'before' or 'in front of', which is derived from 'ante', meaning 'before'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century, primarily in anatomical contexts to describe positions relative to the body.

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