frontal

/ˈfɹʌn.l̩/

UK: /ˈfɹʌn.tl̩/

FɹɅN · l̩ (2 syllables)

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Definition

Of, relating to, directed toward, or situated at the front.

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin frontālis, from frons (“the forehead, brow, front”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix), equivalent to front + -al; cognate of French frontal. Doublet of frontalis.

Example Sentences

  • "a frontal attack"
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