lateral — meaning in English

English meaning

• lateral adj Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
• laterally adv In a sideways way.

Senses

lateral is used for these senses in English:

• lateral (disease) Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body.
• lateral (linguistics) A sound produced through lateral pronunciation (such as /l/ in lateral).
• laterally Done in a lateral manner.

lateral — full definition

1. adj Relating to, or situated at, the side of something.
2. adj Unconventional or indirect, especially in thinking.
3. noun (American football) A sideways pass.
4. verb (American football) To throw a sideways pass.

laterally — full definition

1. adv In a sideways way.
2. adv Toward or from the side.

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