adj
Uncommon
frontal
FRUHN-tuhl
Frontal (adj) means relating to, or situated at, the front. Example: “The soldiers launched a frontal attack on the fortress.”
adj
1
Relating to, or situated at, the front.
"The soldiers launched a frontal attack on the fortress."
2
Relating to the forehead or the frontal bone of the skull.
"The scan showed damage to the frontal lobe of his brain."
How to use frontal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the front, especially in anatomy (the forehead area) or in describing a direct attack.
Common pairings
frontal lobe
frontal assault
full frontal
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Etymology
From New Latin frontālis, based on Latin frons ("forehead, front").
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What does “frontal” mean?
The word “frontal” means relating to, or situated at, the front. In plain terms, relating to the front, especially in anatomy (the forehead area) or in describing a direct attack.
How do you pronounce “frontal”?
“Frontal” is pronounced FRUHN-tuhl (/ˈfɹʌn.tl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “frontal” in a sentence?
Here is “frontal” used in a sentence: “The soldiers launched a frontal attack on the fortress.”
What part of speech is “frontal”?
“Frontal” is an adjective.
Where does the word “frontal” come from?
The word “frontal” comes from New Latin. From New Latin frontālis, based on Latin frons ("forehead, front").
Is “frontal” a common word?
“Frontal” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “frontal” have?
“Frontal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to, or situated at, the front.
