transcription, транскрипция: [ an-ˈtir-ē-ər ]
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