frontal

adjective
UK: /ˈfrʌn.təl/
US: /ˈfrʌn.təl/

  1. Relating to the front of something.

    1. The frontal part of the car was damaged in the accident.
    2. The doctor examined the patient's frontal lobe after the head injury.

  2. Located at the front.

    1. We watched the movie from the frontal row of the theater.
    2. The artist painted a frontal view of the cathedral, emphasizing its facade.

  3. A direct attack or approach.

    1. The army launched a frontal assault on the enemy position.
    2. The politician faced a frontal challenge from a rival within the party.

Synonyms

anterior facial foremost direct
frontal noun

  1. A bone in the skull that forms the forehead.

    1. The frontal protects the brain and supports the face structure.
    2. Damage to the frontal can cause changes in personality and behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frontal" in English means: Relating to the front of something., Located at the front., A direct attack or approach..

The phonetic transcription of "frontal" is /ˈfrʌn.təl/ in British English and /ˈfrʌn.təl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frontal": anterior, facial, foremost, direct.

Example usage of "frontal": "The frontal part of the car was damaged in the accident.". More examples on the page.