adjective
prefrontal
pree-FRUHN-tuhl
Prefrontal (adjective) means relating to or located in the front part of the brain's frontal lobe, just behind the forehead. Example: “The prefrontal cortex is heavily involved in planning and decision-making.”
adjective
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Relating to or located in the front part of the brain's frontal lobe, just behind the forehead.
"The prefrontal cortex is heavily involved in planning and decision-making."
"Damage to the prefrontal region can affect impulse control."
How to use prefrontal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term mostly used in anatomy for the front section of the brain's frontal lobe.
Common pairings
prefrontal cortex
prefrontal lobe
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Word forms
- Plural
- prefrontals
- Comparative
- more prefrontal
- Superlative
- most prefrontal
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Etymology
From pre- ("before, in front of") plus frontal.
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What does “prefrontal” mean?
The word “prefrontal” means relating to or located in the front part of the brain's frontal lobe, just behind the forehead. In plain terms, a term mostly used in anatomy for the front section of the brain's frontal lobe.
How do you pronounce “prefrontal”?
“Prefrontal” is pronounced pree-FRUHN-tuhl (/pɹiˈfɹʌn.təl/ in IPA).
How do you use “prefrontal” in a sentence?
Here is “prefrontal” used in a sentence: “The prefrontal cortex is heavily involved in planning and decision-making.”
What is the opposite of “prefrontal”?
The opposite of “prefrontal” — its antonyms — is postfrontal.
What part of speech is “prefrontal”?
“Prefrontal” is an adjective.
