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lateral in German

lateral in German is lateral, seitlich, Seiten- — lateral means relating to, or situated at, the side of something.

lateral in German

lateral
adj
seitlich
adj
(disease) Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body.
Seiten-
adj
(disease) Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body.
lateral
adj
(disease) Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body.
Lateral
noun
(linguistics) A sound produced through lateral pronunciation (such as /l/ in lateral).
Laterallaut
noun
(linguistics) A sound produced through lateral pronunciation (such as /l/ in lateral).
Seitenlaut
noun
(linguistics) A sound produced through lateral pronunciation (such as /l/ in lateral).

What does "lateral" mean?

  1. adj Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
    "The surgeon made a lateral incision along the knee."
  2. adj Unconventional or indirect, especially in thinking.
    "Solving the puzzle required some lateral thinking."
  3. noun (American football) A sideways pass.
    "The running back tossed a lateral to his teammate."
  4. verb (American football) To throw a sideways pass.
    "He lateraled the ball just before being tackled."

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.
  • The running back tossed a lateral to his teammate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "lateral" in German?

"lateral" in German is lateral, seitlich, Seiten-. 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 German, "lateral" is lateral, seitlich, Seiten-.

Are there other ways to say "lateral" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "lateral": lateral, seitlich, Seiten-, Lateral, Laterallaut, Seitenlaut.

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