anterior vs puisne

anterior

adj
  • Coming before or earlier in time or development, prior to, preceding. 

  • Pronounced with an obstruction located in front of the palato-alveolar region of the mouth, e.g. b, p, d, t. 

  • (of a part of a flower or leaf) Situated further away from the mainstem. 

  • Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal. 

puisne

adj
  • Coming later in time; subsequent, secondary. 

  • Inferior in rank, as designation of any justice, judge etc. other than the most senior. 

noun
  • A person of puisne rank. 

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