American English
/ˈfɹən.ɾl̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
At, on, or relating to the front of something, especially the front of the body.
In American English, frontal is often pronounced /ˈfɹən.ɾl̩/. The middle t is a quick tap, so it may sound a little like a fast d.
At, on, or relating to the front of something, especially the front of the body.
The scan shows a frontal view of the brain.
He has a small cut on his frontal bone.
frontal view · frontal lobe · frontal bone
frontal + noun
a frontal view of + noun
Direct and open, especially when opposing or attacking someone or something.
The army launched a frontal attack on the city.
She gave the proposal a frontal challenge.
frontal attack · frontal assault · frontal challenge
a frontal attack on + noun
a frontal challenge to + noun
the part of the brain behind the forehead
The frontal lobe helps control planning and movement.
a direct attack from the front
The soldiers prepared for a frontal attack.