Defn: A prerequisite to a clear understanding of the predicaments and categories, such as definitions of common terms. Chambers.
ANTERIOR
An*te"ri*or, a. Etym: [L. anterior, comp. of ante before.]
1. Before in time; antecedent. Antigonus, who was anterior to Polybius. Sir G. C. Lewis.
2. Before, or toward the front, in place; as, the anterior part of the mouth; — opposed to posterior.
Note: In comparative anatomy, anterior often signifies at or toward the head, cephalic; and in human anatomy it is often used for ventral.
Syn.
— Antecedent; previous; precedent; preceding; former; foregoing.
ANTERIORITY
An*te`ri*or"i*ty, n. Etym: [LL. anterioritas.]
Defn: The state of being anterior or preceding in time or in situation; priority. Pope.
ANTERIORLY
An*te"ri*or*ly, adv.
Defn: In an anterior manner; before.