Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
en-face
Adverb
/ˌɒn ˈfɑːs/
Definition
In an anatomical or artistic context, ‘en-face’ refers to a frontal view or presentation.
Examples
- The artist painted an en-face portrait of the subject, capturing their features in a straight-on perspective.
- An en-face view of the building showcases its symmetrical architecture.
- In the medical textbook, the heart was illustrated en-face to better show its chambers.
Meaning
The term describes a view from the front, often used to describe how something appears when seen directly in front of it, such as in portraiture or anatomical illustrations.
Synonyms
- frontal
- front-facing
- anterior
