adj.
Pronunciation: an- ' tir- ē - ə r
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin, comparative of ante before ― more at ANTE-
Date: 1541
1 a : situated before or toward the front b : situated near or toward the head or part most nearly corresponding to a head
2 : coming before in time or development
synonyms see PRECEDING
– an · te · ri · or · ly adverb