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frontal
01
related to or positioned at the front part of an object, structure, or entity
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
A frontal view of the building shows its symmetrical facade and main entrance.
02
related to or located near the front part of the head
Examples
The surgeon examined the frontal sinuses for signs of infection.
03
associated with a weather front, where two different air masses meet
Examples
The meteorologist predicted heavy rainfall due to an approaching frontal system.
04
(of an attack, criticism, etc.) intense, direct, and unreserved, often aimed at confronting an issue openly
Examples
After the scandal broke, the activist group launched a frontal attack on corporate greed.
4.1
(of a military attack, etc.) directed against the front lines or the most fortified position of an enemy force
Examples
The general warned that a frontal assault on the heavily defended position would result in heavy casualties.
Frontal
01
a decorative fabric used to cover the front of an altar in a church
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
frontals
Examples
The priest selected a gold-fringed frontal to match the festive liturgical season.
Examples
The frontal of the cathedral features intricate carvings and stained glass windows.
03
a decorative accessory designed to be worn on the forehead
Examples
The bride wore a jeweled frontal that sparkled under the wedding lights.
Lexical Tree
frontally
prefrontal
frontal
front
