frontal
UK: ˈfrʌnt(ə)l | US: ˈfrʌnt(ə)l
adj. relating to or situated at the front
adj. (anatomy) relating to the forehead or the front part of the brain
n. (meteorology) a weather front
The word "frontal" derives from the Latin frontalis, which stems from frons (forehead, front). The root "front" has retained its core meaning of "forepart" across languages, while the suffix "-al" (from Latin -alis) standardly forms adjectives. The term evolved in English to describe positional (front-facing), anatomical (forehead-related), and meteorological (weather front) contexts, reflecting its logical progression from physical placement to abstract boundaries.
The frontal lobe is responsible for decision-making and reasoning.
The building’s frontal design features large glass windows.
A cold frontal system will bring rain tomorrow.
She suffered a frontal impact in the car accident.
The statue’s frontal view reveals intricate carvings.