Main Entry: an·te·ri·or

Pronunciation: \an-ˈtir-ē-ər\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin, comparative of ante before — more at ante-

Date: 1541

1 a : situated before or toward the front b : situated near or toward the head or part most nearly corresponding to a head
2 : coming before in time or development

synonyms see preceding

— an·te·ri·or·ly adverb