Anterior vs. Exterior

Anterior vs. Exterior — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Anterior and Exterior

Anterioradjective

Before in place.

Exterioradjective

Relating to the outside parts or surface of something.

the exterior part of a sphere

Anterioradjective

Before or earlier in time; prior to; preceding.

Exterioradjective

Being from outside a country; foreign.

the exterior relations of a state or kingdom

Anterioradjective

(anatomy) Nearer the forward end; nearer the head of an animal or the front of a human.

Exterioradjective

Outdoors.

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Anteriornoun

a tooth situated at the front of the mouth;

his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors

Exteriornoun

The outside part, parts or surface of something.

The sticker was attached to the exterior of the package

Anterioradjective

of or near the head end or toward the front plane of the body

Exteriornoun

Foreign lands.

She is our new minister of the exterior

Anterioradjective

earlier in time

Exteriornoun

the region that is outside of something

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Exteriornoun

the outer side or surface of something

Exterioradjective

situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of a building;

an exterior sceneexterior grade plywoodexterior paints