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		an·te·ri·or \(ˈ)an|tirēə(r), -tēr-, (ˈ)aan-\ adjective Etymology: Latin, comp. of ante before — more at ante- 1.   a.  : situated toward the front : before in place — opposed to posterior  b.  : relating to or situated near or toward the head or in headless animals the end most nearly corresponding  c. botany  : abaxial, inferior 2.   a.  : before in time : antecedent  b.  : logically prior or antecedent 3. anatomy  : ventral — used in ref. to man because of his upright position • an·te·ri·or·ly adverb |