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front end

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

That part of a hardware or software system that is conceptually closest to the user; the user interface.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: user interface

Antonyms: back end

2

noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see front, end.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

the side that is forward or prominent

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: front, forepart

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: side, face

Narrower terms: forefront, head

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

16 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: frontal — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • Chinese Mandarin: 前端 (qiánduān) — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • Finnish: käyttöliittymä — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • Finnish: selainpuoli — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • French: frontal — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • French: front-end — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • German: Front-End — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • Japanese: フロントエンド (furontoendo) — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • Persian: پیشا — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • Russian: вне́шний интерфе́йс (vnéšnij intɛrféjs) — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • Russian: фронт-э́нд (front-énd) — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • Spanish: frontal — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • Spanish: interfaz — that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user
  • Spanish: parte delantera — Translations
  • Spanish: extremo frontal — Translations
  • Spanish: cabo anterior — Translations