plural of option

(transitive) To obscure something by casting a shadow. / (transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant. / (transitive) To shelter or protect.

Located at or near the front. / (comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the front of the mouth, near the hard palate (most often describing a vowel).

In a paracentral manner or direction