frontal
adjective [before noun] /ˈfrʌn.təl/
/-t̬əl/ formal or specializedDefinition
› relating to the front of something: the frontal lobes/regions of the brain → See also full-frontalGeneral location and orientation frontal assault/attack › very strong criticism of someone or something: a frontal attack on the politicianDisapproving and criticizingDamaging reputation
(Definition of frontal adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -orientated suffix
- about adverb (ALL DIRECTIONS)
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