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Definition of forefront

forefront

/ˈfɔːrfrʌnt/
fore · front
Plural:forefronts
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• noun

1

The leading, most active, or most influential position in a field, movement, or activity.

Example

"The university has remained at the forefront of renewable energy research for over a decade."

2

The extreme front or very foremost physical part of something.

Example

"Tall ornamental grasses were planted at the forefront of the garden border."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 15th century, formed as a compound of the Old English prefix 'fore-' (meaning 'before' or 'in front of') and the Middle English noun 'front' (from Old French and Latin 'frons', meaning 'forehead').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Forefront. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/forefront
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