lateral
/ˈlæt(ə)ɹəl/
To the side; of or pertaining to the side.; Situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane; Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body
- comparative
- more lateral
- superlative
- most lateral
Meanings
- 1
To the side; of or pertaining to the side.; Situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane
- 2
To the side; of or pertaining to the side.; Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body
- 3
To the side; of or pertaining to the side.; Acting or placed at right angles to a line of motion or strain
- 4
To the side; of or pertaining to the side.; At the same level in hierarchy or rank, especially pertaining to a movement that does not involve a change in rank, status, or levelrare
- 5
Non-linear or unconventional, as in, lateral thinking; outside the boxrare
- 6
(of a consonant, especially the English clear l) Pertaining to speech sounds generated by partially blocking the egress of the airstream with the tongue, leaving space on one or both sides of the occlusion for air passagerare