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ante-

 
a prefix meaning “before,” used in the formation of compound words: anteroom; antebellum; antedate.
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Origin:
< L, prefixal form of prep. and adv. ante (see ancient ); akin to Gk antí, OE and- against, toward, opposite. See answer, and, anti-
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ante-  
pref.  

  1. Prior to; earlier: antenatal.

  2. In front of; before: anteroom.


[Latin, from ante, before; see ant- in Indo-European roots.]
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Word Origin & History

ante- 
prefix meaning "before," from L. ante (prep. and adv.) "before, in front of, opposite" from PIE *anti "facing opposite, near, in front of, before" (see ante).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Medical Dictionary

ante- pref.

  1. Prior to; earlier: antenatal.

  2. In front of; before: antebrachium.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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