Where does “anterior” come from?
anterior (Latin) comes from Proto-Indo-European h₂énteros — second, other.
anterior (Latin): anterior, more forward; former, previous
Definitions
- anterior, more forward; former, previous
Ancestry of “anterior”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂énteros | second, other |