Used in a Sentence

anteriorly

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for anteriorly.

Editorial note

Your torso's position may be the same, but your pelvis is clearly rotated anteriorly while sitting compared to standing.

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Quick take

in front (in position)

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of anteriorly gathered in one view.

adverb

in front (in position)

adverb

towards the anterior

adverb

before (in time)

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for anteriorly.

adverb

in front (in position)

adverb

towards the anterior

adverb

before (in time)

Example sentences

1

Your torso's position may be the same, but your pelvis is clearly rotated anteriorly while sitting compared to standing.

2

Weight distributed anteriorly to the body puts a load on the spine.

3

> Their reproductive organs have moved anteriorly, and males have a penis that protrudes upwards from the front of their body meaning they have to position themselves underneath the female when mating, and copulate as they both cling onto the human hair.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use anteriorly in a sentence?

Your torso's position may be the same, but your pelvis is clearly rotated anteriorly while sitting compared to standing.

What does anteriorly mean?

in front (in position)

What part of speech is anteriorly?

anteriorly is commonly used as adverb.