lateral in French
lateral in French is latéral — lateral means relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
lateral in French
latéral
What does "lateral" mean?
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adj Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
"The surgeon made a lateral incision along the knee."
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adj Unconventional or indirect, especially in thinking.
"Solving the puzzle required some lateral thinking."
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noun (American football) A sideways pass.
"The running back tossed a lateral to his teammate."
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verb (American football) To throw a sideways pass.
"He lateraled the ball just before being tackled."
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lateral in a sentence
- The surgeon made a lateral incision along the knee.
- A lateral move at work means changing roles without a promotion.
- Solving the puzzle required some lateral thinking.
- Try some lateral thinking and look at the problem from a completely different angle.
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What is "lateral" in French?
"lateral" in French is latéral. lateral means: Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
How do you use "lateral" in a sentence?
Example: "The surgeon made a lateral incision along the knee." In French, "lateral" is latéral.
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