frontal

word

/ˈfɹəntəɫ/
/fɹˈʌntəl/

Definition

Relating to the front part of something, especially the head or face. "Frontal" can also refer to direct confrontation or to the frontal bone in anatomy.

Usage & Nuances

"Frontal" is formal or technical, used in science, medicine, and to describe direction (e.g., "frontal view,") or honesty ("frontal attack"). It's not used for everyday physical descriptions outside these contexts.

Example Sentences

He launched a frontal attack on his opponent's ideas.

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The car has a frontal airbag for protection.

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She took a frontal photo of the building.

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We need a frontal solution to this problem, not something indirect.

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Doctors studied the frontal part of his brain.

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There was a frontal collision between two trucks on the highway.

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